Clifford Shaw's work on the ecology of delinquency was influenced by the writings of:
A) Lombroso and Bonger
B) Darwin and Quetelet
C) Merton and Sutherland
D) Durkheim and Marx
E) Mark and Erwin

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Clifford Shaw's work on the ecology of delinquency was influenced by the works of Darwin and Quetelet, who both emphasized the importance of environmental factors in shaping behavior. Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection suggested that organisms adapt to their environment, while Quetelet's study of crime and social statistics showed the variation of crime rates in different regions based on socioeconomic factors. Shaw's work built on these ideas, examining the relationship between crime rates and the physical and social environment of various neighborhoods in Chicago.

Clifford Shaw's Work on the Ecology of Delinquency Was Influenced