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 evaluations of the research connected with the theories. The fourth edition contains updated discussions of these theories. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency, 4/e is ...
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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 evaluations of the research connected with the theories. The fourth edition contains updated discussions of these theories. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency, 4/e is important reading for students in crime and delinquency.
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