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Preferring White Lives: The Racial Administration Of The Death Penalty In Maryland, Michael Millemann, Gary W. Christopher
Preferring White Lives: The Racial Administration Of The Death Penalty In Maryland, Michael Millemann, Gary W. Christopher
University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class
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The Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Gary Potter, Victor Kappeler, Mark Blumberg
The Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Gary Potter, Victor Kappeler, Mark Blumberg
Gary W. Potter
Now in its fourth edition, this widely used and superior alternative to traditional criminal justice books continues both effectively and clearly to debunk myths cited in the popular literature regarding the problems of criminality in the U.S. It serves as a solid foundation for readers to probe beneath popular notions of crime, criminals, and crime control. Each well-written chapter provides a distinct avenue for exploring misconceptions about specific crimes or particular aspects of the system. Kappeler and Potter’s provocative examination of the realities of crime and justice is a must read for anyone serious about crime, criminal justice, or criminology. …