This is the fifth edition of a book that has long been popular with students. It provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of juvenile delinquency with a focus on a sociological examination of the issues.
The chapters on causation examine old as well as new theories. The revision includes a new chapter on social reaction theories and one on female delinquency. The chapters on the family, school, gangs, and drugs have been thoroughly revised and updated for the fifth edition.
- ISBN10 0471893641
- ISBN13 9780471893646
- Publish Date 12 December 1985
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 654
- Language English