Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac®) [Hardcover]

Larry J. Siegel (Author), Brandon C. Welsh (Author), Joseph J. Senna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0534645666 | ISBN-13: 978-0534645663 | Edition: 9

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.

Editorial Reviews

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"Good balance between theoretical approaches and substantive areas as to explaining why juveniles become delinquent. The coverage of the Juvenile Justice system is complete and balanced and the recent addition of the chapter on delinquency and juvenile justice abroad is an excellent one, giving students a better perspective on the issues involved in juvenile justice."

"I found the text to be exceptional in its organization. It flows through topics in a very logical and appropriate manner, conducive to the coverage of the material and needs of the student."

About the Author

Larry J. Siegel was born in the Bronx, graduating from Christopher Columbus HS in 1964. While attending City College of New York in the 1960s, he was swept up in the social and political currents of the time. He became intrigued with the influence contemporary culture had on individual behavior: Did people shape society or did society shape people? He applied his interest in social forces and human behavior to the study of crime and justice. After graduating CCNY, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, earning both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees there. After completing his graduate work, Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he was a faculty member for nine years. After leaving Northeastern, he held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire before joining the faculty of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell where he has remained ever since. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, and criminal procedure. He is a court certified expert on police conduct and has testified in numerous legal cases. The father of four and grandfather of three, Larry Siegel and his wife Terry reside in Bedford, New Hampshire with their two cockapoos, Watson and Cody.

Brandon C. Welsh was born in Canada. He received his undergraduate and M.A. degrees at the University of Ottawa and his Ph.D. from Cambridge University in England. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on crime prevention, juvenile delinquency, policing, and international criminology. His research interests focus on the prevention of crime and delinquency and the economic analysis of crime prevention programs. Dr. Welsh has published extensively in these areas and is the author or editor of five books.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph J. Senna graduated from Brooklyn College, Fordham University Graduate School Service, and Suffolk University Law School. Dr. Senna spent over fourteen years teaching law and justice courses at Northeastern University. In addition, he has served as an Assistant District Attorney, Director of Harvard Law School Prosecutorial Program, and consultant to numerous criminal justice organizations. His academic specialties include the areas of Criminal Law, Constitutional Due Process, Criminal Justice, and Juvenile Law. Dr. Senna lives with his wife and sons outside of Boston.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 9 edition (February 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534645666
• ISBN-13: 978-0534645663
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, October 8, 2007

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Sociologist (Metairie, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac®) (Hardcover)

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Juvenile Delinquency Theory, Practice & Law, January 18, 2006

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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!

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good book, detailed in some ways in other ways not.., February 9, 2009

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i had to order this book for a class. i dont really have any complaints its pretty well written and detailed.