基本説明
Provides the latest research and data on White, Black, Hispanic, Asian-American and Native American intersections within the criminal justice system.
Full Description
Written by two award winning criminologists, the third edition of Race and Crime continues to examine the history of how racial and ethnic groups intersect with the U.S. criminal justice system, and investigates key contemporary issues relevant to understanding the current state of race/ethnicity and crime in the United States. This thought-provoking text provides students the latest research and data on White, Black, Hispanic, Asian-American and Native American intersections with the criminal justice system. The unique historical perspective is integrated throughout the text and provides students with a panoramic perspective on race and crime.
Contents
Preface to the Third EditionAcknowledgments1. Overview of Race and Crime2. Extent of Crime and Victimization3. Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime4. Policing5. Courts6. Sentencing7. The Death Penalty8. Corrections9. Juvenile JusticeConclusionAppendixGlossaryCredits and SourcesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors
