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..

Delinquency in Society

Politics & Social Sciences

Regoli, Robert

Hewitt, John.

Social Sciences

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

This conversational text makes delinquency interesting to read about. Delinquency in Society provides a critical look at a very serious problem through a clear and thorough presentation of the theories of delinquency. In accessible, student-friendly language the authors prepare their readers to understand all facets of delinquency, including 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.

Delinquency in Society:: Youth Crime in the 21st Century

DeLisi, Matt

McGraw–Hill Education

Hailed as the most engaging and accessible introductory text available, Exploring Criminal Justice provides a clear, complete, and credible introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system. Using an easy-to-follow, attention-grabbing writing style, this text explains the overarching processes and purposes of the criminal justice system. The functions of each component police, courts, corrections and the relationships between them are described in detail, while rich and captivating pedagogy encourages students to think about how each component affects their daily lives.

Exploring Criminal Justice

Jones& Bartlett Learning

Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials engages students in an exploration of the of the American criminal justice system by examining the people and processes that make up the system and how they interact and work together. The Essentials includes full coverage of law enforcement, corrections, law and policy making and administration, juvenile justice systems, and the courts.

Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials

Delinquency in Society: The Essentials is a concise introduction to the important topics covered by the same authors in the popular Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition. This practical text explores how juvenile delinquency is defined, measured, and explained, as well as how the juvenile justice system deals with delinquent youth. The new Essentials text provides separate chapters focusing on the police, juvenile courts, corrections, and delinquency prevention. Key Features: Detailed descriptions of delinquency, criminal acts, and status offenses engaged in by juveniles enhance one's understanding of juvenile delinquency. Coverage of principle theories including Cultural Deviance, Strain, and Life Course serve to develop a greater foundation of understanding. Cutting-edge discussion of the biosocial paradigm that articulates the interplay between nature and nurture in the development of delinquency. Soon to be Accompanied by a Companion Web Site offering a comprehensive set of Instructor Resources and an Interactive Study Guide for Students.

Delinquency in Society: The Essentials