Theories of Delinquency

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Theories of Delinquency is written by Donald J. Shoemaker and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0195374177 (ISBN 10) and 9780195374179 (ISBN 13).

Surveys the major theoretical approaches to understanding delinquent behavior, both biological and psychological. It features careful explanations of the major theories and analyzes each theory's underlying assumptions, the important concepts behind it, and finally the critical evaluations of the research associated with each theory presented.