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1936 · ref. 023506 — New York New York: Columbia University Press 1936. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Documents the conduct & results of a pioneering study of juvenile delinquency in New York City in 1930 comparing results across neighborhoods boroughs gender race parental immigrant status & religion. Vol 12 in the "Studies of the Research Bureau of the Welfare Council" series this work represents a pioneering attempt to empirically measure & qualitatively describe the extent of juvenile delinquency when the concept was still being defined. In 277 pages tabular statistical data in rear. A FIRST EDITION First Printing from 1936 this octavo has brown cloth-covered boards blindstamped with publisher's mark to front with gilt lettering & ruling to spine. Condition is VG: very clean binding strong & straight hinges secure pages modestly tanned but unmarked save for former owner's name in neat pen to ffep. Exterior show light-moderate rubbing to extremities heaviest at corners & lower spine where there is some minor cloth loss. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Columbia University Press hardcover