Product Description

This best-selling brief Juvenile Delinquency text is also the best value for your students! Author Larry Siegel builds on the strengths (balanced and unbiased presentation of theory, policy, and cutting-edge and seminal research) that have helped him become one of the most authoritative and respected authors in Criminal Justice today, but at a level- and length- appropriate for every student. Now in its second edition, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: THE CORE also includes the most student-friendly and useful technology package available, including a FREE Student CD-ROM and Companion Web Site.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160762 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Review
"Siegel has doen an exceptional job of capturing the essence of the history, theories, problems, potential strategies, etc., necessary for assessing and comprehending juvenile delinquency and the basic foundation of juvenile justice."

"In my opinion, this text is exceptional, user-friendly and lays the groundwork for future texts in all disciplines to follow. It will absolutely promote a more comprehensive and enjoyable learning process for students."

"I have found this text to be a wonderful tool for teaching. I will continue to use this text in my juvenile delinquency course!"

"This is the type of book I am seeking, because it offers timely coverage, yet avoids becoming an encyclopedia. For students this means that the book will likely hold their interest... This is a very strong textbook in the field."

About the Author
Larry J. Siegel was born in the Bronx in 1947. While attending City College of New York in the 1960s, he was introduced to the study of crime and justice in courses taught by sociologist Charles Winick. After graduation, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. and studied with famed scholars such as Michael Hindelang, Gilbert Geis, and Donald Newman. After completing his graduate work, Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he worked closely with colleague Joseph Senna on a number of texts and research projects. After leaving Northeastern, he held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He is currently a professor at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, and criminal procedure. He is a court certified expert on police conduct and has testified in numerous legal cases. He resides in Bedford, New Hampshire with his wife Therese J. Libby, Esq. and their children.

Customer Reviews

Good book
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Juvenile Delinquency: the Core-- Siegel & Welsh
This book is pretty easy to read and understand. It is the THIRD EDITION by Larry J. Siegel and Brandon C. Welsh. My bookstore was selling this book new for I think $120, so I always use Amazon when possible for my used textbooks.

Juvenile Delinquency Review
This book was in the condition that Amazon sold it to me in however I did wait for nearly a month to receive it and had to complain to customer service in order to get the book even shipped. I've always had good experiences with Amazon so I'm hoping this was just a one time thing...