Crime in America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874368413)

This volume approaches the full spectrum of crime as an issue in American society today, describing trends in various types of crime and the more recent rise of computer- and technology-related crime.

Crime in America presents different viewpoints on the control of crime, anti-crime efforts through legislation and community action, and the successes and failures of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dealing with crime in American society today.

A chronology detailing historical developments and significant statistical fluctuations in U.S. crime during the 20th century, important figures in the ongoing anti-crime crusade, legislation excerpts, statistics, annotated print and nonprint resource lists, and descriptions of government and private agencies round out this valuable reference tool.

Author: Jennifer Durham
ISBN-10: 0874368413
ISBN-13: 9780874368413
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/1996
Pages: 330
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.26w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/1997 pg. 148