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Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior

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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 disorga... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages400
ISBN-100195374177
ISBN-13978-0195374179
Publication Date12/28/2009
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About Donald J. Shoemaker (Author) : Donald J. Shoemaker is a published author and an editor. Some of the published credits of Donald J. Shoemaker include Theories of Delinquency: An Examination of Explanations of Delinquent Behavior, In... more
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