William J. Wilson Livres

This textbook provides a substantial survey of criminal law, covering key topic areas as well as extensive analysis and evaluation

There is growing awareness of the common difficulties experienced by poor young people who grow up in cities--crime and juvenile delinquency, limited access to education, the spread of infectious diseases, homelessness, and high rates of unprotected sex. They must contend with weak families and social institutions, poor labor market prospects, and for the most unfortunate, the ravages of gang war and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Chapters in this volume present and assess comparative evidence on the well-being of urban youth and proven interventions for assuaging the deleterious effects of poverty.

Exploring the dichotomy between the Kingdom of Grace and the Kingdom of Nature, the book emphasizes the role of schools in shaping societal values. It argues that while secular education promotes humanistic naturalism, Christian schools must strive to reflect biblical principles and foster a deeper understanding of life. The author calls for a renewed commitment from Christians to establish and maintain educational institutions that uphold spiritual and academic excellence, countering the secular influences pervasive in contemporary society.

The book explores the historical significance of Christianity as the foundation of Western Civilization, emphasizing its role in providing meaning, hope, and social cohesion. It critiques the rise of materialism, which lacks these essential qualities, and argues for a return to Christian values and teachings. The author highlights insights from Chinese scholars who attribute the greatness of the West to its Christian culture. The text calls for a renewed examination of Christianity's contributions to a prosperous society and warns against its continued marginalization.

Wilsons zugleich analytische und politisch-praktische Vorlesung bietet eine Diagnose der heutigen USA und eine Therapie zur Behandlung ihres drängendsten Problems – der zunehmenden Ungleichheit und, in der Folge, des Herausfallen immer größerer Teile der Bevölkerung aus der Gesellschaft. Wilson fordert nicht weniger als eine neue Bewegung für soziale Gerechtigkeit, deren politische Strategie auf ein breites, ethnische Differenzen übergreifendes politisches Bündnis aller fortschrittlichen Kräfte zielt und so das Erbe des tief verwurzelten amerikanischen Rassismus überwindet. W. J. Wilson zählt zu den angesehensten und politisch einflussreichsten Sozialwissenschaftlern in den USA. Seine Forschungen zu den sozialen Problemen der amerikanischen Gesellschaft haben wesentlich zur Entwicklung und Diskussion alternativer Modelle von Sozialpolitik und demokratischer Interessenvertretung beigetragen.