Crime in the public mind
By: Kathlyn Taylor Gaubatz.
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Ann Arbor
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
Subjects: Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States -- Public opinion; Crime -- United States -- Public opinion; Public opinion -- California -- Oakland
Description: Crime in the Public Mind explores the politics of crime and criminal justice, examining in depth what Americans think about penalties for criminal offenders. While some are resigned, others are desperate; a few are hopeful and forgiving, but most are frustrated and angry. In fact, fully 80 percent of the population believes that the court system should deal more harshly with criminal offenders.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-244) and index.