| Title:
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CRIME AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN AMERICA
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA |
| By: |
Frank J. Schmalleger, Gordon M. Armstrong |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£64.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0313294097 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780313294099 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
25 November, 1997 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| Pages: |
312 |
| Description: |
An inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America focusing on the 20th century. Addressing the period from 1960 to the present, this reference covers aspects of violent crime such as terrorism, riots, gangs, guns and gun control, and drug related crime. |
| Synopsis: |
An inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America with historical perspective, but primary entry emphasis focused on the 20th century. Addressing specifically the period from 1960 to the present, this reference also projects into the 21st century with contemporary terminology covering aspects of violent crime, DNA evidence, terrorism, riots, gangs, guns and gun control, AIDS, drug and drug related crime, and corporate and political crime. A Bibliographic Essay, Table of Cases, and Index enrich this work designed for students, scholars, and professionals in criminal justice and related fields. |
| Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |