Displaying 1 of 1 2017 Format: Book Title: Crime and punishment in America : an encyclopedia of trends and controversies in the justice system / Laura L. Finley, editor. Publisher, Date: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, An imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017] Description: 2 volumes (xxxiii, 743 pages) : illustrations ; 25 cm Summary: "This two-volume set is intended to help readers better understand the scope and extent of crime in the United States, what types of crime occur most frequently, who is most often victimized and who perpetrates the offenses, the effects of crime on individuals and communities, and how best to respond to various offenses. Further, the entries in this volume help separate myths from realities as they uncover the origins and effectiveness of various policies and practices within the criminal justice system and other institutions that play a role in addressing crime"-- Preface. Subjects: Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States. Crime -- United States. Crime. Criminal justice, Administration of. United States. Other Author: Finley, Laura L., editor. LCCN: 2016014822 ISBN: 9781610699273 (set : alk. paper) 1610699270 (set : alk. paper) 9781440846403 (volume 1 : alk. paper) 1440846405 (volume 1 : alk. paper) 9781440846410 (volume 2 : alk. paper) 1440846413 (volume 2 : alk. paper) 9781610699280 (ebook) 1610699289 (ebook) Other Number: 950201721 System Availability: 2 Current Holds: 0 Control Number: 1843899 Course Reserves: 0 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Map It Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
