Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

by Donald J. Shoemaker

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...

• 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

Great read

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!