The monograph (1st edition published in 2004, 2nd in 2007, 3rd in 2013) sets out the theoretical foundations and history of the formation of deviantology - the sociology of deviance and social control. The main forms of deviance are considered - crime, corruption, terrorism, drug addiction, drunkenness, suicide, prostitution, sexual deviations, social creativity, etc., as well as the theory and main directions of social control over deviance. This edition has been significantly expanded, updated statistical information and literature.