Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]
Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues.

Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inmates? Should police always need warrants to search individuals or their property? How can we best hold accountable white collar offenders? Why do men perpetrate crime at higher rates than women? This two-volume set grapples with the answers to these complex questions and many more, enabling readers to better understand current crime/punishment issues within the context of America's ever-evolving culture, economy, and politics.

This multidisciplinary reference work offers a current and thorough compilation of the most important and hotly contested topics related to crime and criminal justice. Organized alphabetically, each entry presents scholarly research and authoritative sources to inform readers about the subject.
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Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]
Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues.

Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inmates? Should police always need warrants to search individuals or their property? How can we best hold accountable white collar offenders? Why do men perpetrate crime at higher rates than women? This two-volume set grapples with the answers to these complex questions and many more, enabling readers to better understand current crime/punishment issues within the context of America's ever-evolving culture, economy, and politics.

This multidisciplinary reference work offers a current and thorough compilation of the most important and hotly contested topics related to crime and criminal justice. Organized alphabetically, each entry presents scholarly research and authoritative sources to inform readers about the subject.
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Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]

Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]

by Laura L. Finley (Editor)
Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]

Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System [2 volumes]

by Laura L. Finley (Editor)

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Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues.

Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inmates? Should police always need warrants to search individuals or their property? How can we best hold accountable white collar offenders? Why do men perpetrate crime at higher rates than women? This two-volume set grapples with the answers to these complex questions and many more, enabling readers to better understand current crime/punishment issues within the context of America's ever-evolving culture, economy, and politics.

This multidisciplinary reference work offers a current and thorough compilation of the most important and hotly contested topics related to crime and criminal justice. Organized alphabetically, each entry presents scholarly research and authoritative sources to inform readers about the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216067849
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 12/05/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 816
File size: 6 MB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Laura Finley, PhD, is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL.
Laura L. Finley is Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Barry University, USA.
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