| Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Larry J. Siegel, Brandon C. Welsh, Joseph J. Senna
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 143782
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 9
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 624
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0534645666
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.360973
EAN: 9780534645663
ASIN: 0534645666
Publication Date: February 15, 2005
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Product Description
This comprehensive, best-selling text provides an in-depth analysis of the theories of delinquency, environmental issues, juvenile justice issues, and the juvenile justice system. Renowned for its exhaustive research base, this book presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up-to-the-minute policy and newsworthy examples. Offering objective, up-to-the-minute presentation of juvenile delinquency theory and juvenile justice policy issues, the authors examine opposing sides of controversial aspects of delinquency and delinquency programs in a balanced, unbiased way. Rewritten for greater clarity and impact, this new edition addresses the latest hot topics and provides students with a gateway to online and multimedia resources that capture the immediacy of the field through CNN videos, a CD-ROM, and the Internet. With its many updates and greater array of supplements, the Ninth Edition of JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: THEORY, PRACTICE, AND LAW presents a powerful and exciting set of teaching resources and learning tools for instructors and students alike.
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Excellent Book October 8, 2007
I used this book as a student and now use it when teaching my own class in juvenile delinquency. This book gives a thorough account of juvenile history and laws. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law March 19, 2007
An excellent, balanced and well researched textbook .. with the CD-ROM component, a pleasure to use as a teaching tool! The best choice available textbook on the present state of juvenile delinquency.
Juvenile Delinquency Theory, Practice & Law January 19, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very fascinating book, it's easy to read and very interesting. There are great pictures and interesting stories which made it difficult to put down!
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