Social disorganization theory was popularized by the work of two Chicago sociologists:

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Social disorganization theory was popularized by the work of Robert Park, Louis Wirth, and Ernest Burgess, but it was further developed by Clifford Shaw and Henry McKay, who conducted extensive research in Chicago during the 1920s and 1930s. Therefore, the correct answer is D, McKay and Shaw. Martin and Gordon are not associated with social disorganization theory, and Winfree and Mays are criminologists who have conducted research on various topics, but not necessarily focused on social disorganization theory. Sutherland and Durkheim are well-known sociologists, but their work is not directly related to social disorganization theory.

Social Disorganization Theory Was Popularized by the Work of Two