Readings in contemporary criminology
By: Stephen Schafer.
Contributors: Schafer, Stephen.
Publisher: Reston Pub. Co.
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Reston, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
Subjects: Criminology.; Corrections.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Contemporary views on criminology: Brooks, J. The fear of crime in the United States. Doleschal, E. and Klapmuts, N. Toward a new criminology. Sykes, G. M. The rise of critical criminology.; title: Contemporary approach to political crimes. Hassel, C. V. The political assasin. Steiner, J. M. Power, ideology, and political crime.; title: Contemporary criminal expressions: Cressey, D. R. Coping with organized crime. Geis, G. White-collar criminal. Edelhertz, H. The nature, impact, and prosecution of white-collar crime. Conklin, J. E. and Bittner, E. Burglary in a suburb. Chauncey, R. Deterrence: certainity, severity, and skyjacking. Glaser, D., Kenefick, D., and O'Leary, V. The violent offender.; title: Contemporary approaches to corrections: Zimring, F. E. Perspectives on deterrence. Klapmuts, N. Diversion from the justice system. Stolz, S. B., Wienchowski, L. A., and Brown, B. S. Behavior modification. Singer, N. M. Incentives and the use of prison labor. Chapman, D. The stereotype of the criminal and the social consequences. Martin, J. P. Offenders as employees. Schafer, S. The proper role of a victim-compensation system.