Crime Control, Politics and Policy

Crime Control, Politics and Policy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9781317523475
ISBN-13 : 1317523474
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Book Synopsis Crime Control, Politics and Policy by : Peter J. Benekos

Download or read book Crime Control, Politics and Policy written by Peter J. Benekos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews concepts, information and points of view that help to explain the context and constraints of the criminal justice system. The chapters summarize developments in public policy and crime control, and interweave themes central to the discussion: the impact of ideology, the role of the media, and the politicization of crime and criminal justice.


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