Crime / [print] James Q. Wilson and Joan Petersilia, editors. - San Francisco, California : ICS Press, Institute for Contemporary Studies, (c)1995. - xv, 631 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

"This book is a publication of the Center for Self-Governance"-- title page verso.



Crime in international perspective Criminogenic traits Biomedical factors in crime Juvenile crime and juvenile justice The family The schools The labor market The community Street gang cycles The media Gun control Alcohol and other drugs The police The physical environment Prosecution and sentencing Prisons Community corrections The federal role in crime control Investing in criminal justice research Crime and public policy.



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