crime

Examines aspects of the American criminal justice system, including police powers, gun control, mandatory sentencing, juvenile justice, and the death penalty.

A look at the current state of crime and the criminal justice system.

The author tells about the experiences he had while investigating Japanese gangsters, known as yakuza, focusing on the several months he spent in the company of one of the top mob bosses.

Tells stories of gangs, drugs, corruption, politics, illegal immigration and other unsavory aspects of life along the border of Mexico and the United States.

Presents a diverse selection of primary sources that examine various aspects of the debate over crime in America, exploring the questions of what causes crime, whether or not crime is increasing, the effectiveness of criminal justice measures, and how to prevent juvenile crime.

Presents opposing views on some of the most fundamental questions associated with criminology.

Contains selections from magazine articles, speeches, books, and other sources examining the issue of crime and criminals in the United States.

An investigation into the death of a beautiful young woman in a new Japanese conglomerate leads through a maze of industrial intrigue in which American technology is the prize.

Addresses issues and questions relating to crime in the most violent and crime-ridden country in the industrialized world, the United States.

Examines the causes of crime--who commits crime, when it is committed, and why. Charts historical trends and compares different cultures.