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Peter Benekos
Crime Control, Politics and Policy [EPUB ebook]

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This book reviews concepts, information and points of view that help to explain the context and constraints of the criminal justice system. The chapters summarize developments in public policy and crime control, and interweave themes central to the discussion: the impact of ideology, the role of the media, and the politicization of crime and criminal justice.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 250 ● ISBN 9781317523475 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3395574 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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