Books

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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
Transnational crime and human rights Transnational crime and human rights Susan Kneebone "Despite the international community's attempts to offer a coordinated response to the issue of human trafficking in the twenty first century, there are indications that the trafficking is actually o… OL16176838W
The law of cybercrimes and their investigations The law of cybercrimes and their investigations George E. Curtis "Presenting a broad-based analysis, this volume explores the many aspects of cybercrime as well as its investigation and prosecution. It begins with an overview of the use of computers and other digi… OL16262759W
Life without parole Life without parole Charles J. Ogletree,Austin Sarat "Is life without parole the perfect compromise to the death penalty? Or is it as ethically fraught as capital punishment? This comprehensive, interdisciplinary anthology treats life without parole as… OL16510293W
The role of courts in transitional justice The role of courts in transitional justice Jessica Almqvist "This book examines the role of courts in times of transition. The book focuses on judicial experiences from the Iberoamerican region, in particular Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Spain and Guatemala, e… OL16528806W
Policing global movement Policing global movement S. Caroline Taylor,Daniel Joseph Torpy,Das, Dilip K. "This book builds on the tradition of previous volumes produced from annual International Police Executive Symposium (IPES) meetings. Three sections highlight the themes of tourism; trafficking; stra… OL16704852W
Up against a wall Up against a wall Rose Corrigan "Rape law reform has long been hailed as one of the most successful projects of second-wave feminism. Yet forty years after the anti-rape movement emerged, legal and medical institutions continue to … OL16715134W
Crime and planning Crime and planning Derek J. Paulsen "Presenting the first comprehensive discussion of the interconnections between urban planning, criminal victimization, and crime prevention, this book aims to provide planners with the tools and know… OL17731471W
Social networking as a criminal enterprise Social networking as a criminal enterprise George E. Higgins,Catherine Davis Marcum "This text explores how social networking has become a huge matter of contention in the criminal justice system and how the justice system is currently attempting to handle the issue. Designed for co… OL20548119W