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Crime and the Justice System in America
An Encyclopedia
Frank Schmalleger, Gordon M. Armstrong
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Crime and the Justice System in America

An Encyclopedia

Frank Schmalleger, Gordon M. Armstrong Frank Schmalleger, Gordon M. Armstrong

November 1997

Greenwood

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An inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America with entry emphasis focused on the late-20th century reaching into the 21st century.

An inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America with historical perspective, but primary entry emphasis focused on the 20th century. Addressing specifically the period from 1960 to the present, this reference also projects into the 21st century with contemporary terminology covering aspects of violent crime, DNA evidence, terrorism, riots, gangs, guns and gun control, AIDS, drug and drug related crime, and corporate and political crime. A Bibliographic Essay, Table of Cases, and Index enrich this work designed for students, scholars, and professionals in criminal justice and related fields.
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The Encyclopedia
Bibliographic Essay
Table of Cases
Index
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