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Juvenile Delinquency: A Sociological Approach, Twelfth Edition, discusses delinquency as it relates to and emerges from youths' families, neighborhoods, schools, peer groups, social classes, and overall cultural and social environments. With a student-friendly approach, the authors explore the different causes of juvenile delinquency, examine its behaviors and consequences in social contexts, explain the role of the police and court system, and propose strategies for treatment and prevention. Learning outcomes offer students a roadmap for major concepts and key ideas while end-of-chapter outcomes assessments stimulate critical thinking and discussion. In each chapter, ""Global Focus on Delinquency"" boxes look at delinquency in different societies, cultures, and subcultures and ""Controversial Issue"" boxes address critical questions. New to the Twelfth Edition: Dedicated section in each chapter covers intersectionality of social factors such as race, sex, gender, and sexual orientation to examine how they influence adolescent marginality New streamlined chapter combining topics on youth subcultures and gangs reflects the latest developments in the field while streamlining the book into a 15-chapter format New and updated discussion of latest research on the possible connection between video gaming and violence, cyberbullying, and school shootings, which have become prevalent in American culture Expanded coverage of the influence of media is included in all chapters to highlight how our lives are influenced by mass media and especially social media

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For the first time in decades, there is a textbook that deserves five stars. Thompson, Bynum, and Thompson's coverage of the major delinquency theories are presented with both sophistication and clarity. The questions at the conclusion of each chapter are thought provoking and ideal for class discussion. --Richard Greenleaf, Providence College This book offers a thorough sociological perspective on juvenile delinquency today in the United States. Using current data, an introduction to criminological theories, and critical examination of historical, social, and legal contexts, this book is thought-provoking to undergraduate students who were juveniles themselves not long ago. --Aurelie La Torre, Barry University Written in an engaging style, Juvenile Delinquency: A Sociological Approach provides students with a thorough analysis of core concepts and theories in juvenile delinquency. It contains global examples and highlights controversial issues. For those who want to understand the sociology of juvenile delinquency, this is the book to use. --Stephen Eliason, Montana State University-Billings

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William E. Thompson is professor emeritus of sociology and criminology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Mica L. Thompson is adjunct instructor of sociology at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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