Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behaviour - Brossura

Shoemaker, Donald J.

 
9780195127768: Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behaviour

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Theories of Delinquency provides a comprehensive survey of major theoretical approaches to the understanding of delinquent behavior. It includes discussions and evaluations of all major individualistic and sociological theories, presenting each theory in a standard format with basic assumptions, important concepts, and critical evaluations of the research connected with these theories. Theories covered include biological and psychological explanations, anomie and social disorganization, differential association, drift theory, labeling theory, critical theories, and explanations of female delinquency. Now in its fourth edition, Theories of Delinquency, contains updated discussions of these theories, and special attention is given to the international aspects of the explanations discussed. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency is important reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in crime and delinquency.

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Donald J. Shoemaker is Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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9780195033915: Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behaviour

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ISBN 10:  0195033914 ISBN 13:  9780195033915
Casa editrice: Oxford University Press Inc, 1984
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