Criminology and Public Policy: Putting Theory to Work

Criminology and Public Policy: Putting Theory to Work
ISBN-10
1439900086
ISBN-13
9781439900086
Category
Law
Pages
292
Language
English
Published
2010-01-25
Publisher
Temple University Press
Authors
Scott H. Decker, Hugh Barlow

Description

Examines the links between criminological theory and criminal justice policy and practice.

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