Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior
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Book Overview
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 relevant research. 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 fifth edition, Theories of Delinquency contains updated discussions of these theories, with special attention given to developmental theories of delinquency. It also offers coverage of international aspects of delinquency theory. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency is important reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in crime and delinquency.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195168453
ISBN13:9780195168457
Release Date:September 2004
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.2" x 5.4"
Customer Reviews
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Great read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I had to read this book for my "Juvenile Delinquency" (SOC383) class at BYUI. Our teacher chose specific chapters he wanted us to read, but I read the entire thing because I WANTED TO! This book honestly is hard to put down. It has so many theories on why delinquents are the way they are. You may think you know it all, but you don't! This book goes over everything. If you are any type of Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work major, or if any of those are your profession then you NEED to read this book. It opens up a whole new way of thinking. I would definitely recommend it!
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