1: Introduction to the Problem -- 2: The Burning of America -- 3: Behavioral Characteristics of Firesetters -- 4: “Playing-with-Matches” Firesetters -- 5: “Crying-for-Help” Firesetters -- 6: “Delinquent” Firesetters -- 7: “Severely Disturbed” Firesetters -- 8: Sexual Concerns and Arson -- 9: Juvenile Arsonists in Prison -- 10: From Firebugs to Fire Fighters? -- 11: To Catch an Arsonist -- 12: Treatment of the Offender -- 13: Strategies for the Future -- Notes -- Appendix A: Questionnaires -- Appendix B: Methodology and Tables -- Appendix C: “Learn Not to Burn” Knowledge Test.

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