An edition of Myths and realities of crime and justice: what every American should know
(2009)
Myths and realities of crime and justice
what every American should know
by Steven E. Barkan
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Myths and realities of crime and justice: what every American should know
2009, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Jones & Bartlett Publishers
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0763755745 9780763755744
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Table of Contents
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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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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