Synopsis
Providing an overview of the nature, extent, causes, prevention, and control of delinquency, this textbook covers the basic facts, major theories, and continued controversies surrounding youth crime. Specific chapters discuss the measurement of youth crime, individual causes, social structure theories, social process theories, social reaction theories, female delinquency, the family, school crime, gangs, prevention and treatment, the juvenile justice system, the police, the courts, and community-based corrections. Bartollas teaches at the University of Northern Iowa. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
Examines juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspective, looking at explanations of delinquency, environmental influences on delinquent behavior, prevention efforts, the justice system and juveniles, recent legislation and court rulings on youthful offenders, and the rights of adolescents. Features boxes with first-person stories from real-life delinquents. Chronic offenders, gang delinquents, and females receive special attention. Includes chapter summaries, key terms and concepts, and discussion questions, plus b&w photos illustrating criminal juveniles. This fifth edition contains new chapters on social reaction theories and on female delinquency. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)