| Crime Control, Politics and Policy Contributor(s): Benekos, Peter J. (Author), Merlo, Alida V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593453477 ISBN-13: 9781593453473 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Political Science | Law Enforcement - Political Science | Public Policy - Cultural Policy |
| Dewey: 364.973 |
| LCCN: 2005036773 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7" W x 10" (1.23 lbs) 250 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |