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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The new Jim Crow The new Jim Crow Karen Chilton,Michelle Alexander This work argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education, and public benefits create a permanent under caste based largely on race… OL13826369W
Criminal justice in Canada Criminal justice in Canada Colin H. Goff A thorough survey of the criminal justice system in Canada. OL18188447W
On crimes and punishments and other writings On crimes and punishments and other writings Cesare Beccaria,Aaron Thomas,Jeremy Parzen Published in 1764, On Crimes and Punishments by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794) was greeted with much attention and debate in Europe and North America. Intellectuals and rulers alike commended the work a… OL18769437W
Criminal justice Criminal justice Michael Bryant,Chelly M. Sterman "Criminal Justice: Retribution vs. Restoration presents new answers unconventional suggestions addressing America's overcrowded prisons and jails, high recidivism rates, and weakened family and commu… OL20582260W
Punishment in America Punishment in America Cyndi Banks From Puritan ducking stools to boot camps and supermax prisons, Punishment in America investigates the evolution of punishment in the United States. Intriguing inquiries into penitentiaries, parole, … OL2123049W
Condamnés au XVIIIe siècle Condamnés au XVIIIe siècle Arlette Farge La justice de l'Ancien Régime régit un ordre social qui ne reconnaît pas encore le principe d'égalité. Son étude permet, en retour, de mieux concevoir notre propre idéal de justice. OL24159049W
Voyage au pays de la double peine Voyage au pays de la double peine Faure, Michaël chargé d'études) Plus de 20 000 personnes, condamnées à une sanction pénale ont subi, ces dernières années, à leur sortie de prison une seconde peine du fait de leur statut d'étrangers : l'interdiction de séjour sur … OL24306958W
The STOP The STOP Dwayne Bryant Sought-after speaker and master storyteller, Dwayne Bryant delivers a timely message in The STOP to improve police and community relations. With the recent increase of police officers involved in sho… OL24374793W
Criminal Justice Act 2003 Criminal Justice Act 2003 Michael Watkins,Bryan Gibson This volume looks at the processes and procedures of criminal justice as well as sentencing. It is a practical work which provides an accessible introduction with a clear focus on key aspects of the … OL26190041W
Vivre, aimer et mourir Vivre, aimer et mourir André Lachance La première partie rappelle le quotidien des habitants de la Nouvelle-France, les coutumes et usages qui guident leurs gestes, de la naissance à la mort. La seconde rassemble des récits de criminels,… OL29229135W
All things censored All things censored Mumia Abu-Jamal "Writes on a host of topics, including the ironies that abound within the U.S. prison system, the consequences of those ironies for us all, and his own case." -- Jacket. OL3353714W
Justice without trial Justice without trial Jerome H. Skolnick A Utopian community organized around behaviorist principles offers provocative alternatives to a society lacking direction. OL3904299W
Criminal violence, criminal justice Criminal violence, criminal justice Charles E. Silberman Analyzes the current increase in criminal violence in the United States and examines the criminal justice system. OL5096471W