Crime and criminals : opposing viewpoints / James D. Torr, book editor.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Torr, James D., 1974-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	San Diego : Greenhaven Press, c2004.
Series:	Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Subjects:	Crime > United States. Crime prevention > United States. Criminal justice, Administration of > United States.

Table of Contents:

What causes crime? Poverty causes crime / George Winslow
Poverty does not cause crime / Eli Lehrer
Media violence causes violent crime / Daphne Lavers
The role of media violence in violent crime has been exaggerated / Maggie Cutler
Drug abuse causes crime / Dan P. Alsobrooks
The war on drugs exacerbates America's crime problem / The Sentencing Project. Does controlling guns control crime? Gun control laws can reduce violent crime / Garen Wintemute
Most gun control laws are ineffective / James B. Jacobs
Gun ownership reduces crime / John R. Lott Jr.
Gun ownership increases crime / Steven Riczo. How should the criminal justice system be reformed? America's prison system needs to be reformed / The Economist
America's prison system is effective at controlling crime / Jeff Jacoby
Law enforcement agencies should eliminate racial profiling / James B. Forman Jr.
Racial profiling is a myth / Heather MacDonald
Juvenile offenders should not be treated as adults / Patrick T. McCormick
Some juvenile offenders should be treated as adults / Christine Stolha. How can crime be reduced? The death penalty deters murder / William Tucker
The death penalty does not deter murder / Nat Hentoff
Crime policies should emphasize strict policing and strong punishment / Karl Zinsmeister
Crime policies should emphasize prevention over punishment / Gene Stephens.

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