Juvenile Delinquency (info Trac Version, Passcode For Web Access)

UNDERSTANDING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY is the first text for the Juvenile Delinquency course to emphasize the application of research through compelling real-life examples written in an approachable manner. Authors Burfiend and Bartusch provide students with a thorough presentation of the primary sociological and psychological theories of delinquency, along with the most relevant research findings related to these theories. This integrated approach helps students to actively understand the causation of delinquency. In an innovative approach, the authors open each chapter with a compelling case study that serves as a gateway to the chapter by helping students understand theory and research in the context of a real-life example. With a unique and personal writing style, these authors truly demonstrate to students how they can put theory and research to work in the field.Burfeind, James W. is the author of 'Juvenile Delinquency (info Trac Version, Passcode For Web Access)', published 2005 under ISBN 9780534533014 and ISBN 0534533019.