American exceptionalism in crime and punishment /

With an outstanding list of contributors edited by a leading authority on punishment, this volume demonstrates that the largest problems of crime and justice cannot be brought into focus from the perspective of single jurisdiction, and that comparative inquiries are necessary for an understanding of...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Reitz, Kevin R.
Weitere Verfasser:
Reitz, Kevin R. (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Zusammenfassung:
With an outstanding list of contributors edited by a leading authority on punishment, this volume demonstrates that the largest problems of crime and justice cannot be brought into focus from the perspective of single jurisdiction, and that comparative inquiries are necessary for an understanding of the current predicament in the US.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Anmerkungen:
Previously issued in print: 2017.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-084857-X
0-19-020356-0
Schlagworte:
Criminal justice, Administration of > United States.
Crime > United States.
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