Juvenile Delinquency: Mainstream and Crosscurrents
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Author Description
A Critical Issue Demands a Critical Approach.Juvenile Delinquency: Mainstream and Crosscurrents, Second Edition, is a broad, comprehensive introduction to one of society's most pressing problems. Offering a highly analytical yet balanced approach, the book gets students to think critically about important real-world issues including the effects of inequality, race, class, and gender on juvenile delinquency and the justice system. Lively, engaging, and accessible, Juvenile Delinquency is ideal for juvenile delinquency courses in both criminal justice and sociology departments.FEATURES OF THIS EDITION* Straightforward explanations of theory, history, gender, and international issues* Rich pedagogical features, including a new box program highlighting issues of race, class, and gender, as well as new review questions and learning objectives* New chapter on substance abuse* Enhanced coverage of many issues including biological theories of crime, prevention strategies and programs, and reentry* Completely updated with the latest research, statistics, and developments in the fieldSUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES* New companion website (www.oup.com/us/fuller) featuring a variety of resources* A thoroughly updated Instructor's Manual (ISBN 978-0-19-994465-1) containing PowerPoint-based lecture slides, a test bank, and more
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex sociological and systemic factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency within contemporary society. John Randolph Fuller utilizes his academic background in criminal justice to present a balanced, analytical framework that examines how variables such as race, class, and gender intersect with the justice system. The book synthesizes current research and historical data to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms behind youth crime and the efficacy of various intervention strategies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of criminological theories, including biological and sociological perspectives.
- Examination of the impact of socioeconomic inequality, race, and gender on juvenile justice outcomes.
- Detailed coverage of substance abuse, prevention programs, and offender reentry strategies.
- Pedagogical tools including learning objectives, review questions, and specialized case study boxes.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Instructors and students frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate courses in sociology and criminal justice. Experts highlight the book's ability to balance theoretical depth with accessible prose, making it a standard selection for academic curricula.
Page Count:
560
Publication Date:
2012-07-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199859744
ISBN-13:
9780199859740
Education
Sociology
Criminology
Social Issues
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