[内容简介]
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.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.
[目次]
Chapter
1. Defining Delinquency Chapter
2. Extent and Nature of Delinquency Chapter
3. Violent Youth Crime Chapter
4. Illegal Drug Use and Delinquency Chapter
5. Individual Theories of Delinquency: Choice and Trait Explanations Chapter
6. Sociological Theory: Cultural Deviance, Strain, and Social Control Explanations Chapter
7. Sociological Theory: Labeling and Conflict Explanations Chapter
8. Developmental and Life Course Theories Chapter
9. Female Delinquency Theories Chapter
10. The Family and Delinquency Chapter
11. Schools and Delinquency Chapter
12. Peer Group and Gang Delinquency Chapter
13. Police and Delinquency Chapter
14. The Juvenile Court Chapter
15. Juvenile Corrections Appendix Constitutional Due Process: Selected Amendments to the United States Constitution References Glossary Indexes Name Index Subject Index Photo Credits