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| McKay, Henry D. | 1 |
| Shaw, Clifford R. | 1 |
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Shaw, Clifford R.; McKay, Henry D. – 1969
A revision of a work published in 1929, the book updates data on delinquency in Chicago. Findings revealed that rates of delinquents and commitments vary consistently, low rates reflect the existence of a stable institutional structure, a high incidence of deliquency indicates a breakdown of machinery through which population needs are met, high…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Community Characteristics, Community Problems, Community Surveys
