Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

by Donald Shoemaker

Book Overview

Theories of Delinquency is a comprehensive survey of the theoretical approaches towards understanding delinquent behavior. Donald Shoemaker aptly presents all major individualistic and sociological theories in a standard format with basic assumptions, important concepts, and critical evaluations. Theories covered include biological and psychological explanations, anomie and social disorganization, differential association, drift theory, labeling theory,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195374177
• ISBN13: 9780195374179
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.1"