Author Description
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.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the primary theoretical frameworks used to explain the origins and persistence of delinquent behavior in youth. Donald J. Shoemaker, a scholar in the field of sociology and criminology, provides a structured analysis of both individualistic and sociological perspectives. The book utilizes a consistent pedagogical framework to evaluate the assumptions, core concepts, and empirical validity of various criminological theories.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of biological, psychological, and sociological theories of delinquency.
- Analysis of major paradigms including Anomie, Social Disorganization, Differential Association, and Labeling Theory.
- Examination of contemporary developments such as collective efficacy and the criminology of place.
- Specialized focus on female delinquency and bio-social connections to criminal behavior.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on theoretical explanations rather than practical intervention or policy implementation strategies.
- It does not provide an exhaustive history of juvenile justice legal systems.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently identify this work as a foundational text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students due to its consistent organizational structure. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a reliable reference for comparing competing criminological models.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190841281
ISBN-13:
9780190841287
Psychology
Sociology
Criminology
Education
Social Science
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