Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

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.

Author: Donald J. Shoemaker
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 06/01/2018
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780190841270
ISBN10: 0190841273
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Criminology

About the Author

Donald J. Shoemaker is Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.