The social history of crime and punishment in America : an encyclopedia /
This encyclopedic work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment, and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present. It covers the whole of the criminal justice system, from crimes, law enforcement and policing to courts, corrections and human services.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, California :
SAGE Publications,
2012.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This encyclopedic work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment, and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present. It covers the whole of the criminal justice system, from crimes, law enforcement and policing to courts, corrections and human services. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xlix, 2606 pages) : illustrations |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781452218427 (ebook) : |