"Comprehensive History of Crime & Criminal Justice in America"

The third edition features a revised chapter on the 1980s and 1990s, specifically the Reagan era, in the history of criminal justice. Additionally, a new chapter on the Era of Security from September 11, 2001, to the present has been included, ensuring the book remains current. Each chapter starts with an examination of the social, political, and economic influences of each historical period in America, followed by a detailed look at the common and notable crimes of the time. The chapters then discuss how the criminal justice system, including police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice, addressed these crimes, illustrating the system's evolution. The book is used.