An edition of Crime and criminals
(2004)
Crime and criminals
by James D. Torr
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Crime and Criminals (paperback edition) (Opposing Viewpoints Series)
May 21, 2004, Greenhaven Press
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in English
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0737722231 9780737722239
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Table of Contents
What causes crime? Poverty causes crime -- George Winslow
Poverty does not cause crime -- Eli Lehrer
Media violence causes violent crime -- Daphne Lavers -- The
role of media violence in violent crime has been exaggerated -- Maggie Cutler
Drug abuse causes crime -- Dan P. Alsobrooks -- The
war on drugs exacerbates America's crime problem -- The -- Sentencing Project.
Does controlling guns control crime?
Gun control laws can reduce violent crime -- Garen Wintemute
Most gun control laws are ineffective -- James B. Jacobs
Gun ownership reduces crime -- John R. Lott Jr.
Gun ownership increases crime -- Steven Riczo.
How should the criminal justice system be reformed?
America's prison system needs to be reformed -- The -- Economist
America's prison system is effective at controlling crime -- Jeff Jacoby
Law enforcement agencies should eliminate racial profiling -- James B. Forman Jr.
Racial profiling is a myth -- Heather MacDonald
Juvenile offenders should not be treated as adults -- Patrick T. McCormick
Some juvenile offenders should be treated as adults -- Christine Stolha.
How can crime be reduced? -- The
death penalty deters murder -- William Tucker -- The
death penalty does not deter murder -- Nat Hentoff
Crime policies should emphasize strict policing and strong punishment -- Karl Zinsmeister
Crime policies should emphasize prevention over punishment-- Gene Stephens.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-202) and index.
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