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Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Crime and Criminology
Taking Sides Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Crime and Criminology Author:Richard C Monk This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in crime and criminology. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and are staged as "pro" and "con" debates. Issues debated include definitions and causes of crimes; race, gender and the criminal justice syst... more »em; criminological research and public policy; and future trends.« less