The Paradox of Youth Violence |
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| Author:
| Spencer, J. William |
| Series title: | Social Problems, Social Constructions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58826-788-7 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | Lynne Rienner Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $113.95AUD $92.00 |
Book Description:
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This nuanced analysis traces how misconceptions about youth violence--whether in the form of gangs, school violence, ""superpredators"", or cyberbullying--take root in our consciousness and undercut our attempts to remedy the problem. Equally, it offers a new understanding both of the nature of juvenile delinquency and of the role of cultural politics in shaping criminal justice and social services policy.
This nuanced analysis traces how misconceptions about youth violence--whether in the form of gangs, school violence, ""superpredators"", or cyberbullying--take root in our consciousness and undercut our attempts to remedy the problem. Equally, it offers a new understanding both of the nature of juvenile delinquency and of the role of cultural politics in shaping criminal justice and social services policy.