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juvenile delinquency causes and control
working from a unique question centered structure the third edition of robert agnews popular juvenile delinquency offers a clear and concise overview of the theories and research on the causes and control of delinquency . in this engaging text agnew provides an overview of the leading theories of delinquency strain theory social learning theory social and self control theory labeling theory and situational theories and discusses the latest research on the causes of delinquency from biological research to research on the social environment . moreover he presents an overview of agencies including the police the juvenile court and juvenile corrections highlighting recent efforts to increase their effectiveness . in conclusion he explores general strategies for controlling delinquency deterrence incapacitation rehabilitation and prevention . br instead of attempting to provide a sweeping view of the entire subject agnew organizes the text around three major questions br what is the nature and extent of delinquency br what are the causes of delinquency br what strategies should we employ to control delinquency br these thought provoking questions draw students into the text challenging them to use major theories to explain the basic facts about delinquency to understand the research on its causes and to develop and evaluate programs and policies for its control . br revised and updated throughout juvenile delinquency also includes rich pedagogical resources . each chapter integrates activities that encourage students to apply what they have learned including review questions a list of key terms discussion questions excerpts of controversial cases and lively exercises . in addition the teaching aids sections provide numerous new exercises . a comprehensive instructors manual is also available . br an essential resource for exploring juvenile delinquency in the twenty first century juvenile delinquency third edition challenges students to address important questions about this timely and fascinating topic .
paperback oxford university press usa 2008 isbn13 9780195371130 isbn10 0195371135
abridged n isbn 13 9780195371130 number in series 1 number of pages 576 publisher oxford university press usa release date 62135769600000