Theories of delinquency: an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior
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, imp...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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New York [u.a.]
Oxford Univ. Press
1996
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| En: | Año: 1996 |
| Edición: | 3. ed. |
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| Sumario: | 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 theories. The third edition contains updated discussions of these theories. In addition, there is a new chapter on classical theory, an expanded discussion of female delinquency that includes feminist perspectives, and an expanded examination of theoretical integration. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency is important reading for students of crime and delinquency 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 theories. The third edition contains updated discussions of these theories. In addition, there is a new chapter on classical theory, an expanded discussion of female delinquency that includes feminist perspectives, and an expanded examination of theoretical integration. Clearly written and consistently organized, Theories of Delinquency is important reading for students of crime and delinquency |
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| Notas: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Descripción Física: | XI, 284 S., 21 cm |
| ISBN: | 0195087313 |