This new anthology offers a comprehensive overview of the essential topics in juvenile delinquency and justice. The selections encompass both landmark scholarship and cutting-edge research to expose students to a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches. Thematic section introductions and editors’ notes provide context and draw attention to how a sociological perspective can deepen understanding of the topics at issue.

The text:
uses compelling ethnographic studies to capture student interest
addresses current concerns such as school shooters, occupational delinquency, gangsta rap, and drug courts
highlights issues of race/ethnicity, gender, and class
emphasizes critical approaches to adolescent subcultures and gang delinquency
includes quantitative articles selected for their accessibility

The result is a lively and substantive grounding in the field.
Ronald J. Berger is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. His most recent books include Crime, Justice, and Society: An Introduction to Criminology (now in its 3rd edition) and Wheelchair Warrior: Gangs, Disability, and Basketball. Paul D. Gregory is assistant professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He has been a probation officer and drug court evaluator and serves on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals.