This book covers the history of criminal justice from a critical perspective and explores the historical biases of the criminal justice system. The overall theme of this book is that both the making of laws and the interpretation and application of these laws throughout the history of the criminal justice system has, historically, been class, gender, and racially biased. Moreover, one of the major functions of the criminal justice system has been to control those from the most disadvantaged sectors of the population, that is, the "dangerous classes." This theme is explored using a historical model, tracing the development of criminal law through the development of the police institution, the juvenile justice system, and the prison system. For anyone interested in the history of criminal justice.

Controlling the Dangerous Classes: A Critical Introduction to the History of Criminal Justice

Politics & Social Sciences

Shelden, Randall G.

Sociology

Allyn&Bacon

This text helps students understand controversial issues of racial and economic inequities found in the criminal justice system, offering an alternative interpretation of criminal justice that is rarely presented in traditional textbooks. After overviews of the criminal justice system and the problem of crime in society and a description of theoretical perspectives on criminal justice and law, chapters discuss American law enforcement, police functions and problems, the criminal courts, and sentencing, then look at the modern prison system, prison culture, women and juveniles in the system, and reform and social justice. Shelden is affiliated with the University of Nevada. Brown is affiliated with Western Oregon University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Criminal Justice in America: A Critical View

Brown, William B.

Criminal Law

Criminal Justice in America: A Sociological Approach

Social Sciences

Little. Brown and Company

The first book devoted solely to the topic of female delinquency and the treatment of young girls by the juvenile justice system, lays important theoretical groundwork. The authors reveal the special problems of delinquent girls by considering the impact that growing up female in a patriarchal society has had on their development. They explore the relevance of classic theories of delinquency as applied to female juveniles, and discuss the contemporary reality of the juvenile justice system.

Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice

Chesney-Lind, Meda

Wadsworth Publishing

A comprehensive and highly engaging look at gangs, their culture and activities as well as the most recent research and statistical information.

Youth Gangs in American Society (A volume in the Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Tracy, Sharon K.

This revision of an award-winning text is the first book devoted solely to the topic of female delinquency and the treatment of young girls by the juvenile justice system. It sheds new light on the special problems of delinquent girls by taking into account what it is like to grow up female in a patriarchal society. Based on extensive and original research, the text provides compelling firsthand accounts from girls as well as solid research and theory.

Teen & Young Adult

Wadsworth

This comprehensive survey of the literature on gangs and gang activities in America includes theoretical perspectives on why gangs exist, gang typologies, descriptions of gang activities, and various intervention strategies for dealing with gangs.

Youth Gangs in American Society

This award-winning text was the first book devoted solely to the topic of female delinquency and the treatment of young girls by the juvenile justice system. It sheds new light on the special problems of delinquent girls by taking into account what it is like to grow up female in a patriarchal society. Based on extensive and original research, the text provides compelling firsthand accounts as well as solid research and theory.

Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Wadsworth Pub. Co.

Youth Gangs in American Society (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Criminal to Critic: Reflections amid the American Experiment (Critical Perspectives on Crime and Inequality)

This autobiographical discourse traces the experiences of James Palombo from drug-dealing wise-guy and convict to social worker, professor, and world traveler. Along the way, and through his struggles, Palombo speaks to a variety of important issues relative to America―a country he sees as often at odds with its own identity. Combined with the research of Randall Shelden, Criminal to Critic raises significant and timely thoughts, ultimately serving as a bridge between academic and public audiences in encouraging a dialogue imperative to today's need for a more unified and civic-minded society.

History

Palombo, James E.

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Lexington Books

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Controlling the Dangerous Classes: A Critical Introduction to the History of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice in America: A Critical View

Criminal Justice in America: A Sociological Approach

Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice

Youth Gangs in American Society (A volume in the Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice

Youth Gangs in American Society

Girls, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Youth Gangs in American Society (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Criminal to Critic: Reflections amid the American Experiment (Critical Perspectives on Crime and Inequality)