Controversies in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Name: Controversies in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
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ISBN: 9781593455705

ISBN-10: 1593455704

ISBN-13: 9781593455705

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Peter J. Benekos, Alida V. Merlo, Alida V. Merlo

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After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice. Original essays review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and biological factors that may explain delinquent behavior, and examine the nexus between substance abuse and delinquency. A final chapter provides a comparative analysis. Text supplemented with photos, charts, tables and illustrations.

Book details

List price: $39.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.452
Language: English




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