Controversies in Criminal Justice Contemporary Readings

Name: Controversies in Criminal Justice Contemporary Readings
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ISBN: 9780195330175

ISBN-10: 019533017X

ISBN-13: 9780195330175

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Authors: Scott H. Decker, Leanne Fiftal Alarid, Charles M. Katz

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This text provides two opposing viewpoints for each of sixteen criminal justice and criminology issues. Each issue contains one article favoring and one article against each issue, plus: * An introduction of key concepts * Critical thinking questions * Internet websites for further research

Book details

List price: $119.99
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/8/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 362
Size: 9.21" wide x 6.89" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 1.342




The Nature of American Crime



National Drug Control Policy: Should We Legalize Drugs?



Guns and Crime: Should We Relax Gun Permit Laws?



Intelligence and Crime: Do Those with Less Intelligence Commit More Crime?



Terrorism: How Far Should the Government Go In Protecting Against Terrorists?



Law Enforcement and Community Policing



Police Organizations: Should Police Organizations Model Themselves More Like the Military?



Community Oriented Policing? Are We There Yet?



Zero-Tolerance Policing: Is It Effective in Reducing Crime?



Racial Profiling: Do the Police Target Minorities For Traffic Stops?



Administering Criminal Law in the Courts



Does the Federal Grand Jury Adequately Perform its Screening Role?



Are Drug Courts a Promising Pre-Trial Strategy?



Should Cameras be in the Courtroom During Criminal Trials?



Punishment of Offenders



Lock 'Em Up: Do We Overuse Imprisonment as a Punishment Strategy?



Beyond Revenge: Will the Restorative Justice Paradigm Achieve Its Intended Goals?



For Profit or Punishment: Should Jails and Prisons be Privatized?



Is it a Good Idea to House Juveniles in Adult Correctional Facilities?



Megan's Law: Should neighbors be notified when a sex offender is released into their community?