基本説明
Provides the revised examples and updated statistics on crime and youth, enhanced coverage of female delinquency and gangs, as well as, revised material on treatment and intervention programs.
Full Description
Juvenile Delinquency is a comprehensive textbook that covers criminal behavior and justice for young people. Donald J. Shoemaker offers a simple and accessible text for students who are seeking a better understanding of crime and youth culture. With a strong emphasis on the importance of theory and practice, this updated edition of Juvenile Delinquency is a must read for understanding crime and youth culture.
Contents
Acknowledgments Chapter 1Juvenile Justice in America Chapter 3: The Measurement of Delinquency Chapter 4: The Classical School, Rational Choice, and Individualistic Explanations of Delinquency Chapter 5: Social Development and Delinquency Chapter 6: Social Process Theories Chapter 7: The Family and Delinquency Chapter 8: The School and Delinquency Chapter 9: Drug Use Among Youth Chapter 10: Juvenile Gangs Chapter 11: Female Delinquency Chapter 12: Labeling and Conflict Theories Chapter 13: The Contemporary Juvenile Justice System Chapter 14: Police and Courts Chapter 15: Juvenile Institutions, Treatment and Prevention of Delinquency Index About the Author
