<P style="MARGIN: 0px">Streamlined in this edition, this book examines the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior using a strong sociological focus. Relevant chapters discuss the environmental influences on delinquency–such as gangs, the family, school, and drugs.  Each chapter ends with a discussion of delinquency across the life course and a section on social policy. Prevention and treatment is emphasized throughout, as the book moves beyond simply analyzing the problems of delinquency to exploring what can be done about delinquent behavior. Features include:</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">More on Positive Youth Development–Chapter 1</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A new section on Institutional Anomie Theory–Chapter 4</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A new section on Restorative Justice and Peacemaking–Chapter 6</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Expanded discussion of gender differences and how that impacts delinquency–Chapter 7</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A new section on female delinquency–Chapter 7</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">More extensive coverage of bullying–Chapter 9</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A new section on the victimization of children–Chapter 12</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A new section on Graduated Sanctions and more–Chapter 15 </DIV></LI></UL>