The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice

• Author(s): Victor E. Kappeler, Gary W. Potter,
• Publisher: Waveland Press
• Pages: 428
• ISBN_10: 1577663586
  ISBN_13: 9781577663584
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Law / General ,

Description:... "This innovative alternative to traditional textbooks provides insightful observations of myths and trends in criminal justice. The authors dissect popular images of crimes and criminals in a cogent, compelling, and engaging manner. They confront the misleading statistics and fears that form the basis of myths - and the collateral damage of basing policies on mythical beliefs. The text encourages skepticism about commonly accepted beliefs and provides the tools necessary for critical thinking about complex problems."--BOOK JACKET.