Making Crime Pay: Law and Order in Contemporary American Politics (Studies in Crime and Public Policy)
"This is a well thought out, timely, and interesting look at one of the toughest problems in the United States."--Robert W. Langran,Villanova University"...well-written, sharply focused....provides a useful perspective on an immensely consequential issue."--Choice"...Beckett does an excellent job deconstructing the politics of crime policy in this country."--The ICCA Review of Books"Beckett immerses herself in the political, social, historical, and discursive context of crime contol in America. The result is an excellent example of how interdisciplinary research can enhance our understanding of complex social phenomena."--Journal of Criminal Justice