Debating Points
Crime and Corrections
Published on 28. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-13-084860-4 (ISBN)
Description
A supplement for courses in Introduction to Criminology.
This brief, inexpensive paperback provides a series of quality readings on 8 major issues-arranged in pro/con format-regarding criminology. Designed to be used as the basis of classroom debate, the readings help instructors breathe life into the many criminological concepts presented in both class and textbook.
This brief, inexpensive paperback provides a series of quality readings on 8 major issues-arranged in pro/con format-regarding criminology. Designed to be used as the basis of classroom debate, the readings help instructors breathe life into the many criminological concepts presented in both class and textbook.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-084860-4 (9780130848604)
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Content
1. Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
2. Is It Time to Give Up the War on Drugs?
3. Are Prisons the Best Way to Deal with Criminals?
4. Are Some People Born Criminals?
5. Do We Need More Gun Control Laws?
6. Do We Still Need the Juvenile Court System?
7. Have Mandatory Sentencing Laws Helped Stop Crime?
8. Is It Fair to Use Racial Profiling When Targeting Suspects?
2. Is It Time to Give Up the War on Drugs?
3. Are Prisons the Best Way to Deal with Criminals?
4. Are Some People Born Criminals?
5. Do We Need More Gun Control Laws?
6. Do We Still Need the Juvenile Court System?
7. Have Mandatory Sentencing Laws Helped Stop Crime?
8. Is It Fair to Use Racial Profiling When Targeting Suspects?