Theories of delinquency: an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior

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, imp...

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Main Author: Shoemaker, Donald J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York [u.a.] Oxford Univ. Press 1996
Edition:3. ed.
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Summary: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 evaluations of the research connected theories. The third edition contains updated discussions of these theories. In addition, there is a new chapter on classical theory, an expanded discussion of female delinquency that includes feminist perspectives, and an expanded examination of theoretical integration. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency is important reading for students of crime and delinquency.
Physical Description:XI, 284 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:0195087313

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