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Political Crime In Contemporary America: A Critical Approach, Kenneth Tunnell
Political Crime In Contemporary America: A Critical Approach, Kenneth Tunnell
Kenneth Tunnell
Nine essays explore not only politically motivated crimes against the state, but also harmful acts committed by the government, a category usually omitted in discussions of political crime. Among the topics are social relationships that can be considered criminal but are legal, debunking the "pro-life" agenda, the role of the state in violence against women, and hate crimes and the far right.
Inside The Drug Trade: Trafficking From The Dealer's Perspective, Kenneth Tunnell
Inside The Drug Trade: Trafficking From The Dealer's Perspective, Kenneth Tunnell
Kenneth Tunnell
Over the past decade drug laws have increased in number and in punishment severity. Prison sentences for drug trafficking have increased in length and greater numbers of individuals have been incarcerated for violating new, "get tough" drug policies. Yet, we know little about once-active drug traffickers who presently receive longer prison sentences than at any time previously. We know little about their trafficking networks, their modes of connecting with buyers and sellers of drugs, and how their drug use contributes to their dealing. To address these issues, a sample of incarcerated drug traffickers was selected and interviewed. The major findings …