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Legacies of Crime: A FollowUp of the Children of Highly Delinquent Girls and Boys (Cambridge Studies in Criminology),Used
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Legacies of Crime explores the lives of seriously delinquent girls and boys who were followed over a twentyyear period as they navigated the transition to adulthood. Indepth interviews with these women and men and their children a majority now adolescents themselves depict the adults economic and social disadvantages and continued criminal involvement, and in turn the unique vulnerabilities of their children. Giordano identifies family dynamics that foster the intergenerational transmission of crime, violence, and drug abuse, rejecting the notion that such continuities are based solely on genetic similarities or even lax, inconsistent parenting. The author breaks new ground in directly exploring and in the process revising the basic tenets of classic social learning theories, and confronting the complications associated with the parents gender. Legacies of Crime also identifies factors associated with resilience in the face of what is often a formidable package of risks favoring intergenerational continuity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Legacies of Crime'? A: The book explores the lives of seriously delinquent girls and boys over a twenty-year period, focusing on their transition to adulthood and the impact of their backgrounds on their criminal involvement.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Legacies of Crime' is Peggy C. Giordano.
- Q: What makes this book significant in criminology? A: It breaks new ground by directly examining family dynamics and the intergenerational transmission of crime, challenging traditional social learning theories.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Legacies of Crime'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Legacies of Crime' have? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: When was 'Legacies of Crime' published? A: The book was published on February 26, 2010.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include economic and social disadvantages, continued criminal involvement, and resilience in children of delinquent parents.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is an illustrated edition of 'Legacies of Crime'.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at researchers, students, and professionals in criminology and social sciences.