Social Disorganization Theorists, Shaw and McKay Focus on Transitional Neighborhoods

question 51

Essay

Social disorganization theorists, Shaw and McKay focus on transitional neighborhoods as "concentric zones" of crime. Discuss this theory and how they applied their theory to the city of Chicago.

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