Teenage Troubles: Youth and Deviance in Canada

by Julian Tanner

Book Overview

Headlines tell us that youth crime is a growing problem in Canada, and accordingly, politicians call for reforms to the juvenile justice system, but is this really the whole story? Teenage Troubles gets students thinking critically about adolescent crime and deviance as well as the policies intended to prevent or control these behaviours. Fully updated with new material and research, the third edition of this engaging text draws on a range of empirical studies and theoretical viewpoints to provide a critical review of what is known about youth crime and deviance. With up-to-date, current information on a wide range of topics, including adolescent victimization, street youth, female delinquency, and gangs, Teenage Troubles is an essential resource for anyone seeking to fully understand youth deviance in Canada. Canadian-authored, Canadian-focused material ensures students are exposed to relevant content and stay engaged with the text. New Critical Thought Questions enhance student understanding and classroom discussions. All-new chapter on youth and gangs brings informed, critical exploration of a current topic into the classroom. New online test-bank resource for instructors. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195429796
• ISBN13: 9780195429794
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"