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Book SynopsisThe second edition of Crime Policy in America describes the process of policy-making and the substantive nature of policy directions in crime and justice in America, particularly from the beginning of the 1970s.
Trade ReviewThis is the first up-to-date book to provide an overview and discussions of the shaping of federal, state, and local criminal justice policies throughout American society . . . This excellent book increased my knowledge of the social, political, psychological, and economic context of criminal justice policies. I highly recommend this book to criminal justice students and practitioners, legislators, lobbyists, advocates, librarians, and educators. -- Albert R. Roberts, professor of criminal justice, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers
Crime Policy in America is a detailed and insightful analysis of the America’s criminal justice system. Dr. Shahidullah provides an exceptional historical review of the America’s criminal justice system and moves the reader to contemporary issues within the appropriate cultural and social contexts. -- James F. Hodgson, vice-president, Virginia Association of Criminal Justice Educators
Dr. Shahidullah provides a detailed and extensive review of the federalization of crime and justice policy in the United States . . . Carefully documenting a myriad of laws and legislation, as well as key Supreme Court decisions, Dr. Shahidullah illustrates the expansive growth of the federal and state crime legislation and the subsequent growth of affiliated agencies, institutions, and programs. Clearly organized, the comprehensive reference is adaptable for classroom instruction, and will also serve the interests of policy-makers, scholars and librarians. -- Judith A. Rider, professor of criminal justice, St. John’s University, editor of Criminal Justice Abstract
Table of Contents Foreword Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Crime Policy: Meaning, Nature, Actors, and Contexts Chapter 2: Federalization of Crime and Justice Policy: History, Trends, and Processes Chapter 3: The War on Drugs: Evolution of the Policy of Criminalization Chapter 4: Policy-Making in Juvenile Justice: Growth, Change, and Continuity Chapter 5: Sex Crimes: Laws and Policy Developments Chapter 6: Cyber Crimes: Laws and Policy Developments Chapter 7: Crime and Justice Policy in America in the 21st Century: The Emerging Trends References
