Public Opinion, Crime, And Criminal Justice

By Loretta J. Stalans and Julian V. Roberts

Book Overview

This book reveals the mismatch between the public perception of crime and the reality of crime statistics. It considers the role that public opinion plays in the politics of criminal justice issues and reveals the truth behind how this perception compares to actual criminal activity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081336793X
• ISBN13: 9780813367934
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"