Myths and realities of crime and justice: what every American should know
What no one is telling you about crime and justice -- The crime problem -- How much crime is there and who commits it? -- Robbers, rapists, and serial killers: violent crime in America -- Hookers, dopers, and corporate crooks: economic, exploitive, and consensual crime -- Victims and victimization:...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Sudbury, Mass. [u.a.]
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
2009 [erschienen] 2008
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| En: | Año: 2008 |
| Disponibilidad en Tübingen: | Disponible en Tübingen. UB: KB 20 A 3266 |
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| Sumario: | What no one is telling you about crime and justice -- The crime problem -- How much crime is there and who commits it? -- Robbers, rapists, and serial killers: violent crime in America -- Hookers, dopers, and corporate crooks: economic, exploitive, and consensual crime -- Victims and victimization: will you be next? -- Crime and criminal law: order, liberty, and justice for all? -- Why they break the law -- Taking it to the streets: cops on the job -- Pre-trial procedures and plea bargaining: from arrest to "let's make a deal" -- Criminal trials and courtroom issues: convicting the innocent, exonerating the guilty -- Prisons and jails: punishment at any cost? -- Community corrections and juvenile justice -- Conclusion: what every American should know |
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| Notas: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Descripción Física: | VIII, 367 S. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7637-5574-4 |
