Crime Control, Politics and Policy
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Law Enforcement, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | Peter J. Benekos, Alida V. Merlo | ISBN: | 9781317523475 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter J. Benekos, Alida V. Merlo |
| ISBN: | 9781317523475 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
