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The Great American Crime Myth (Hardcover)
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The Great American Crime Myth (Hardcover)
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This is a cogent, although admittedly not unbiased, analysis of
misconceptions about crime and the criminal justice system. The
main theme of the book is that the `myths' on which efforts to deal
with this crime `anxiety' are based stem from two common
beliefs--that there is an unprecedented crime wave, and that
government should and can do something to recognize the source and
purpose they serve, and also to know how and why Americans react to
crime. Choice Wright offers a challenging new analysis of the
misconceptions surrounding crime and an evaluation of the role of
the criminal-justice system and the social context of crime. He
notes that a comparatively high rate of violence has been
characteristic of this nation from its earliest days and that crime
waves and attempts at suppression have occurred at frequent
intervals. He examines modern crime statistics and the distortions
and confusion accompanying their use and looks at the effects of
the pervasive fear of crime, demonstrating how law enforcement
agencies and the press benefit from exaggerating its incidence and
seriousness. The author makes a convincing case for the view that
even with enlightened policies and higher levels of support, no
criminal-justice system can, by itself, effect a significant
reduction in crime. Since most crime is socially determined, he
argues, we need to look at the conditions and attitudes within our
society that create an atmosphere congenial to crime.
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