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Social learning and social structure : a general theory of crime and deviance

Akers, Ronald L.
New Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2009.

"This is the first single volume, in-depth, authoritative discussion of the background, concepts, development, modifications, and empirical tests of social learning theory. Akers begins with a personal account of Sutherlands involvement in criminology and the origins of his influential perspective. He then traces the intellectual history of Sutherlands theory as well as social learning theory, providing a comprehensive explanation of how each theory approaches illegal behavior. Akers reviews research on various correlates and predictors of crime and delinquency that may be used as operational measures of differential association, reinforcement, and other social learning concepts." --

Bibliographic Information


Format: Book
Author: Akers, Ronald L.
Subject: Deviant behavior
Criminal behavior
Social learning
Social structure
Publication Year:2009
Language:English
Published:New Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2009.
ISBN:9781412809993
1412809991
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-413) and index.
Course: PSY350

Availability at HKSYU Library


Location Call number Status
English Book (4/F) 302.542 AKE 2009 Available