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Causes of Delinquency
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.36
EAN: 9780765809001
ISBN: 0765809001
Label: Transaction Publishers
Manufacturer: Transaction Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 309
Publication Date: December 24, 2001
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Studio: Transaction Publishers
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Rating: - The most influential version of control theory
The most influential version of control theory is that of Travis Hirschi presented in a book titled "Causes of Delinquency." Hirschi theorized that conformity is the result of a bond or tie to four elements in conventional society. As the bond weakens, the probability of deviance increases. So the strength of the bond explains the probability of an individual becoming involved in delinquency. When the bond is stronger, delinquency would be less likely and visa versa. The first element ... Read More
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