Crime and Punishment in America [2 Volumes]
| Author | : Laura L. Finley |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-12-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781610699273 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1610699270 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (270 Downloads) |
Download or read book Crime and Punishment in America [2 Volumes] written by Laura L. Finley and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This two-volume set is intended to help readers better understand the scope and extent of crime in the United States, what types of crime occur most frequently, who is most often victimized and who perpetrates the offenses, the effects of crime on individuals and communities, and how best to respond to various offenses. Further, the entries in this volume help separate myths from realities as they uncover the origins and effectiveness of various policies and practices within the criminal justice system and other institutions that play a role in addressing crime"--
