CONTROLLING CRIME

Softcover. This book was second in the series published by Sage Publications in association with The Open University, and provides an important evaluation of criminal justice in the United Kingdom during a period of rapid social change. Each chapter encourages historical, comparative and critical reflection on the organizational logics, powers, procedures and practices of the criminal justice system. Intended as essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, community safety, socio-legal studies, sociology of crime and deviance and social policy, this book will also be of interest to anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the operation of contemporary criminal justice systems. Part of The Open University course D315 'Crime, Order and Social Control'. Illus., Figures, Tables, References + Index. 342pp. 8vo. softcover. Vg. A fairly heavy book which will require additional postage if shipped overseas.