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History & crime /

Providing an introduction to the history of crime and crime control, this title explains the historical background that is essential for an understanding of contemporary criminal justice and examines the historical context for contemporary criminological debates.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Godfrey, Barry S.
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Williams, Chris A., Lawrence, Paul, 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE, 2008.
Series:Key approaches to criminology.
Subjects:
Crime > History.
Criminology > History.
Criminal justice, Administration of > History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Providing an introduction to the history of crime and crime control, this title explains the historical background that is essential for an understanding of contemporary criminal justice and examines the historical context for contemporary criminological debates.
Physical Description:1 online resource (197 pages).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781446213452 (ebook) :