Description
1966 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “Delinquency and Opportunity” by Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin represents a seminal work in the field of criminology and the study of juvenile delinquency. Published in 1960, this groundbreaking book introduced the “opportunity theory” of delinquent gangs, which posited that a lack of legitimate opportunities for economic and social advancement was a driving force behind youth crime and gang formation. Cloward and Ohlin’s theory challenged the prevailing notion that delinquency was solely a result of individual pathology or moral failings, and instead highlighted the systemic societal factors contributing to the phenomenon. This book was highly influential in shaping subsequent criminological research and policy discussions, and remains a foundational text in the field. For collectors and readers interested in the history of criminology, sociology, and the study of urban youth culture, this well-preserved 1966 edition offers a window into a pivotal work that reshaped our understanding of juvenile delinquency.
