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Delinquency in Society

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ISBN-10: 0070522030

ISBN-13: 9780070522039

Edition: 3rd 1997

Authors: Robert M. Regoli, John D. Hewitt

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In this conversational, jargon-free text with its clear and thorough presentation of theories of delinquency, Regoli and Hewitt make delinquency interesting to read about. It is no encyclopedic compendium, but a critical look at a very serious problem. This edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the most current trends and developments. In clear and accessible language the authors prepare their readers to understand all facets of delinquency, including discussions of the history, institutional context, and societal reactions to delinquent behavior, the major biological, psychological, and sociological theories of behavior, and the variety of policy implications derived from those theories.
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Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 640
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English

Robert M. Regoli is professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. In 1975, he received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Washington State University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Professor Regoli is the author of more than 80 journal publications and books, and is past-President and Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

John D. Hewitt is professor of sociology and criminal justice at Grand Valley State University. He received his BA degree in history, with a concentration in Far Eastern studies, from Western Washington State College (1968), and his Ph.D. Sociology from Washington State University (1975). Professor Hewitt is the author or co-author of four books and more than 30 articles on such topics as judicial sentencing, historical crime trends, victim-offender relationships in homicide, and the treatment of juvenile delinquency in China. His writings have been published in journals such asJustice Quarterly,Crime and Delinquency,Law and Human Behavior,Social Forces,Journal of Social Research, andLaw…    

List of Boxes
Preface
Defining and Measuring Delinquencyp. 2
Defining Juvenile Delinquencyp. 5
Measuring Delinquencyp. 41
Explaining Delinquencyp. 75
Early Explanations: Supernatural and Classical School Theoriesp. 79
Biological Theoriesp. 105
Psychological Theoriesp. 141
Sociological Theories: The Chicago Schoolp. 171
Sociological Theories: Strain and Social Controlp. 195
Sociological Theories: Labeling and Conflictp. 231
The Social and Institutional Context of Delinquencyp. 262
The Family and Delinquencyp. 265
Schools and Delinquencyp. 295
Peer Groups and Gang Delinquencyp. 335
Drugs, Youths, and Delinquencyp. 373
Female Delinquencyp. 413
Youth Violencep. 449
The Juvenile Justice Systemp. 484
Police and Delinquencyp. 487
The Juvenile Courtp. 523
Juvenile Diversionp. 561
Juvenile Correctionsp. 589
Selected Amendments to the United States Constitutionp. A-1
Glossaryp. G-1
Answer Key to Self-Testsp. K-1
Photo CreditsP-1
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