Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

by Donald J. Shoemaker

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Theories of Delinquency surveys the major theoretical approaches to understanding delinquent behavior, both biological and psychological. It features careful explanations of the major theories and analyzes each theory's underlying assumptions, the important concepts behind it, and finally the critical evaluations of the research associated with each theory presented.
  • ISBN10 0195168453
  • ISBN13 9780195168457
  • Publish Date 2 September 2004 (first published 23 February 1984)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 3 March 2011
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
  • Edition 5th Revised edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 321
  • Language English