Introduction
The paper herein examines "The Saints and The Roughnecks," by William J. Chambliss. It seeks out to evaluate and bring a connection between the article and the sociological theories and perspectives that are discussed in the book, Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, by James M. Henslin. Several theories have been reflected by the author, and therefore, the paper shall explicitly reflect on at two sociological theories that link the article to the book. The theories to be analyzed include; conflict theory and labeling theory. The conclusion shall criticize the article from a sociological perspective.
Conflict theory
The theory herein is best applicable ...