Crime, a Serious American Problem
- ISBN-10
- 0787651397
- ISBN-13
- 9780787651398
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 159
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Information Plus
- Authors
- Information Plus, Michael Dawson
Description
Statistical look at crime in the United States, including types of crimes, victimization, prisons and jails, juvenile delinquency, public opinion, and how it affects our lives.
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