Theories of delinquency
Subtitle: an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior
By: Donald J. Shoemaker.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
Subjects: Juvenile delinquency
Description: "Theories of Delinquency provides a 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. Theories of Delinquency is for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in crime and delinquency."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.