Background
Don was born on June 6, 1926, in Newport, Washington, United States. He was the son of George and Mildred (Snow) Gibbons.
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
Don studied at the University of Washington, Seattle and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1950, a Master of Arts in 1953 and his Ph.D. in 1956.
(This book addresses the social experiences of juvenile of...)
This book addresses the social experiences of juvenile offenders in the correctional machinery and the career effects these experiences have on offenders. It follows offenders from apprehension through detention, court appearance, probation and institutionalization, showing how the organizations operate, the role definitions of the people who man them, and the views of the correctional organizations held by members of the public. It is a valuable supplement to courses in deviance, criminology, social problems and organizational analysis.
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Delinquent-Offenders-Correctional-Process-ebook/dp/B077V1Z2X5/?tag=2022091-20
1970
(The Study of Crime and the theories that have influenced ...)
The Study of Crime and the theories that have influenced criminologists in the past century. A chronological prospective by American sociologist.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0131936158/?tag=2022091-20
1979
(This text focuses on contemporary criminology theory abou...)
This text focuses on contemporary criminology theory about the causes of crime and criminality. It outlines the claims that are advanced in many different theories, but goes beyond simply providing an inventory of current viewpoints. This work discusses: whether crime is a homogenous phenomenon, the social-structural processes in criminality, the question of whether biosocial factors must be incorporated, feminist criminology and realist criminology perspectives.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0136691374/?tag=2022091-20
1994
Don was born on June 6, 1926, in Newport, Washington, United States. He was the son of George and Mildred (Snow) Gibbons.
Don studied at the University of Washington, Seattle and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1950, a Master of Arts in 1953 and his Ph.D. in 1956.
Don Gibbons went through military service: U.S. Naval Reserve, where he was in active duty during 1944-46.
He started to work as a faculty member at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1956-57. He was a faculty member at San Francisco State College (now University), San Francisco, California during 1957-69.
In 1956 he wrote his first work Sex Variations in Juvenile Court Referrals in Washington State, 1953-1955.
He became a professor of sociology and urban studies at Portland State University beginning from 1969. He also was an editor of Crime and Delinquency.
He and Peter G. Garabedian worked under Becoming Delinquent: Young Offenders and the Correctional Process in 1970. Next years he and Duane C. Lemley worked under Summary and Recommendations: District 9 Correctional Feasibility. In 1975 he published The Study of Deviance: Perspectives and Problems.
(This book addresses the social experiences of juvenile of...)
1970(This text focuses on contemporary criminology theory abou...)
1994(The Study of Crime and the theories that have influenced ...)
1979Don was fond of running. Here as in his scholarly endeavors, he went to the top - he qualified for and finished one of the six World Marathon Majors - the Boston Marathon. His worn-out blue and yellow Nike’s became part of the wall decoration in his office.
There was also an artistic side to Don. His woodcarvings included waterfowl and masks, and his paintings often depicted ocean front scenes from his beloved refuge on the Washington coast.
On September 1, 1951, Don married Carmen L. Baker. He and Carmen were married for 56 years until her death in 2008. They have children: Michael, Diane.