This book explores two major social problems facing Chinese society today: increased strain in the lives of young people and heightened rates of crime and delinquency, ultimately examining the links between them.
Wan-Ning Bao is Professor in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Societal-level Changes and Criminogenic Strain.- Chapter 3. Individual-level Changes and Criminogenic Strain.- Chapter 4. Mediating Mechanisms of Strain and Delinquency.- Chapter 5. Coping Mechanisms for Strain and Delinquency.- Chapter 6. Strain, Coping, and Delinquency among Different Groups of Youth.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.
