did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

9781449692414

Delinquency in Society

by ; ;
  • ISBN13:

    9781449692414

  • ISBN10:

    1449692419

  • Edition: 9th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2013-01-11
  • Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
  • View Upgraded Edition

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

Purchase Benefits

  • Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping On Orders Over $35!
    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.
  • eCampus.com Logo Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks! Enroll Now
  • Write a Review Icon Write a Review
List Price: $212.94 Save up to $190.04
  • Rent Book $57.49
    Add to Cart Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping

    TERM
    PRICE
    DUE
    IN STOCK USUALLY SHIPS IN 24 HOURS.
    HURRY! ONLY 1 COPY IN STOCK AT THIS PRICE
    *This item is part of an exclusive publisher rental program and requires an additional convenience fee. This fee will be reflected in the shopping cart.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

Summary

Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition provides a systematic introduction to the study of juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior and status offending youths. This text examines the theories of juvenile crimes, and the social context of delinquency including the relevance of families, schools, and peer groups. Reorganized and thoroughly updated to reflect the most current trends and developments in juvenile delinquency, the Eighth Edition includes discussions of the history, institutional context, and societal reactions to delinquent behavior. Delinquency prevention programs and basic coverage of delinquency as it relates to the criminal justice system are also included to add context and support student comprehension. Key Features: Offers the most current information on criminological studies from other fields that relate to juvenile delinquency such as psychology, psychiatry, and public health. Provides a balanced presentation of information, theories, and research to give readers an objective perspective without an ideological bias. Accompanied by a comprehensive set of Instructor Resources. Click here to make your transition to the new edition even easier!

Table of Contents

Section1 Nature and Extent of Delinquency
Chapter1 Defining Delinquency
Chapter2 Measuring Delinquency
Section2 Delinquency Theories
Chapter3 Choice and Biological Theories
Chapter4 Psychological Theories
Chapter5 Sociological Theories: Cultural Deviance, Strain, and Social Control
Chapter6 Sociological Theories: Labeling and Conflict
Chapter7 Developmental Theories
Chapter8 Female Delinquency Theories
Section3 The Social Context of Delinquency
Chapter9 The Family and Delinquency
Chapter10 Schools and Delinquency
Chapter11 Violence, Drug Use, and Delinquency
Chapter12 Peer Group and Gang Delinquency
Section4 Special Topics
Chapter13 The Juvenile Justice System
Chapter14 Delinquency Prevention

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program