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A History of Crime and Criminal Justice in America [Paperback]

Willard M. Oliver (Author), James F. Hilgenberg (Author)

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Publication Date: July 23, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0205386563 | ISBN-13: 978-0205386567 | Edition: 1ST

This new text provides an overview of the origin and development of the American criminal justice system from the arrival of the first settlers during the Colonial period into the twenty first century. Systematically organized, each chapter begins with an overview of the political, economic, social and cultural forces that shaped society within each time period. The authors then present a history of ordinary crime as well as extraordinary high profile criminal acts. The authors use this discussion of historical context and crime as a foundation to describe and analyze the development and impact of police, law, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

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Each chapter begins with an overview of the political, economic, social and cultural forces that shaped society within each time period. Following the overview, the history of ordinary crime as well as extraordinary high profile criminal acts is examined. This text uses the discussion of historical context and crime as a foundation to describe and analyze the development and impact of police, law, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

About the Author

Willard M. Oliver is an associate professor of criminal justice at Sam Houston State University. James F. Hilgenberg, Jr. is a Professor Emeritus at Glenville State College. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1ST edition (July 23, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0205386563
ISBN-13: 978-0205386567
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
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