Crime in America - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

This volume approaches the full spectrum of crime as an issue in American society today, describing trends in various types of crime and the more recent rise of computer- and technology-related crime. Crime in America presents different viewpoints on the control of crime, anti-crime efforts through legislation and community action, and the successes and failures of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dealing with crime in American society today. A chronology detailing historical developments and significant statistical fluctuations in U.S. crime during the 20th century, important figures in the ongoing anti-crime crusade, legislation excerpts, statistics, annotated print and nonprint resource lists, and descriptions of government and private agencies round out this valuable reference tool. A chronology detailing historical developments and significant statistical fluctuations in U.S. crime during the 20th century Provides legislation excerpts, statistics, descriptions of government and private agencies, and lists of annotated print and nonprint resources

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Release date:	December 1996
Authors:	Jennifer L. Durham
Dimensions:	235 x 152 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	318
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-87436-841-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	0-87436-841-3
Barcode:	9780874368413

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