<p>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 system; criminological research and public policy; and future trends.</p>

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Crime and Criminology

Politics & Social Sciences

Monk, Richard C.

Social Sciences

McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

Slight shelf wear, crease to the cover. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Solid Book.

Taking Sides : Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Race and Ethnicity

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Dushkin Publishing

<p>This debate-style reader is a textbook, designed to introduce students to controversies in crime and criminology. Divided into four Parts - Crime: Definitions, and Causes; Measuring Crime; Social Control and The Criminal Justice System; and Future Trends - the parts each contain several pro and con debates. The purpose of each is the development of critical thinking skills. Students read these debates, analyse the opposing viewpoints and draw their own conclusions. The debates represent arguments of leading criminologists, sociologists, and social commentators.</p>

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controvesial Issues in Crime and Criminology (Taking Sides : Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Crime and Criminology, 4th ed)

Law Practice

Brown & Benchmark Pub

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