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A Fully Revised and Updated Edition of the Essential Juvenile Justice Textbook The juvenile justice system is a multifaceted entity that continually changes under the influence of decisions, policies, and laws. Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective, Fourth Edition is the most comprehensive reference on the juvenile justice system available. Readerfriendly but thorough, the text contains the most uptodate research on juvenile justice operations and their effectiveness and is authored by two experts in the field. It presents contemporary topics in juvenile justice and situates them within a historical and theoretical context, covering juvenile justice history, the development of the juvenile court in the U.S., and contemporary juvenile justice practice, as well as chapters on status and violent offenders, and working in juvenile justice. Myth v. Reality boxes, FYI boxes, and Comparative Focus boxes provide students with important information, challenge preconceived ideas students may have about juvenile justice practice, critically examine juvenile justice practice, and maintain student interest. The fully revised and updated fourth edition includes the latest statistics and research data, new photos and figures, coverage of contemporary court cases, and new pedagogical features. Ideally suited for undergraduate students in juvenile justice courses, as well as graduate students and professionals seeking a comprehensive juvenile justice reference, Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective, Fourth Edition is the leading juvenile justice textbook on the market today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective'? A: This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the juvenile justice system, including its historical development, contemporary practices, and critical issues in juvenile justice.
- Q: Who are the authors of this textbook? A: The book is authored by Preston Elrod, who is an expert in the field of juvenile justice.
- Q: What edition is this book, and when was it published? A: This is the fourth edition of the book, published on July 15, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook contain? A: The textbook contains a total of 522 pages.
- Q: What are some key features of this textbook? A: Key features include updated research, contemporary topics, Myth v. Reality boxes, FYI boxes, and Comparative Focus boxes designed to engage students and challenge their preconceptions about juvenile justice.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, it is ideally suited for undergraduate students in juvenile justice courses, as well as graduate students and professionals seeking a comprehensive reference.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this textbook have? A: The textbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this edition include contemporary court cases? A: Yes, the fourth edition includes coverage of contemporary court cases along with the latest statistics and research data.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the effectiveness of juvenile justice operations? A: Yes, it includes the most up-to-date research on juvenile justice operations and their effectiveness.