Controversial Issues in Criminology

Fuller, John Randolph; Hickey, Eric W.; Egger, Steven A.

ISBN 10: 020527210X / ISBN 13: 9780205272105

Edité par Prentice Hall, 1998

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Synopsis :

Should prostitution be legalized? Are stalking laws effective? Is medical treatment a useful way to deal with criminal offenders? Are restorative justice processes too lenient toward offenders? These are some of the most hotly debated questions in the field of criminology, often sparking discomfort and anger among those who wish to know more about these issues. Now, Controversial Issues in Criminology attempts to provide factual information and a muchneeded forum for discussion, utilizing a unique debate format to discuss controversial issues in the field of criminology. Key Topics: Topics addressed in this book were chosen with a conscious effort to include those that are the most controversial. The contributing authors, each solicited because of their expertise in this area, come from a variety of backgrounds, academic disciplines and perspectives. In addition to such hot topics as prostitution, stalking, and the rehabilitation of criminals, the book also covers issues such as the "supersizing" of murder, government research on terrorism, stricter law enforcement for "technocrimes," and the role of "community corrections." Law enforcement officers, corrections officers, educators, students of law enforcement, and anyone interested in issues of criminal justice and the correctional process.

Présentation de l'éditeur:

Controversial Issues in Criminology is part of a new series of books published by Allyn & Bacon for Criminal Justice. The series utilizes a unique debate format to discuss controversial issues in the field of criminology. The book's contributing authors come from a variety of backgrounds, academic disciplines, and perspectives. This book is an invaluable tool for professors who strive to expand their students' critical thinking abilities as well as the students' views on controversial topics.

Instructors will be pleased with the selection and coverage of important and stimulating topics. This book includes some of the cutting-edge issues in the field, such as post-modern criminology and chemical treatment of criminal offenders. There is no other book on the market that covers the range and complexity of these debates.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Controversial Issues in Criminology
Éditeur : Prentice Hall
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Good
Edition : 1st Edition.