Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

by Donald J. Shoemaker

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, critical theories, and explanations of female delinquency. Now in its seventh edition, Theories of Delinquency contains up-to-date discussions based on current research, incorporates new developments in social disorganization theory and related concepts of collective efficacy and criminology of place, and presents a fresh look at bio-social and psychological connections to crime and delinquency and the general theory of crime. Clearly written, consistently organized, and thoroughly updated, Theories of Delinquency remains
essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of crime and delinquency.

416 pages, Paperback

First published February 23, 1984

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[saba · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Paul]

This is a re-read from a while back. Shoemaker does a pretty good job explaining delinquency.