Theories of Delinquency: An Explanation 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, important concepts, and evaluations of the research connected with the theories. The third edition contains updated discussions of these theories. In addition, there is a new chapter on classical theory, and an expanded discussion of female delinquency that includes power-control theory and 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.