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100	1		_aShoemaker, Donald J.
245	1	0	_aTheories of delinquency : _ban examination of explanations of delinquent behavior / _cDonald J. Shoemaker.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aNew York : _bOxford University Press, _c1990.
300			_axxvi, 329 p. : _bill. ; _c21 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
520			_aTheories 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 sixth edition, Theories of Delinquency contains up-to-date discussions based on current research throughout, extensive revisions to control theories, especially the general theory of crime, and expanded coverage of integrated and cutting-edge theories. Clearly written, consistently organized, and now thoroughly updated, Theories of Delinquency remains essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of crime and delinquency"--Provided by publisher.
650		0	_aJuvenile delinquency.
650		0	_aSOCIAL SCIENCE _x Criminology.
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