A fascinating look at the history and evolution of crime and punishment in the United States.From the first incident of petty theft to modern media piracy, crime and punishment have played a role in every society. Crime and Punishment in America examines the development of crime and punishment in the United States--from the criminal justice practices of American Indians and the influence of colonists to the mistreatment of slaves, as well as the response to international terrorism.Organized chronologically, this new book ...
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A fascinating look at the history and evolution of crime and punishment in the United States.From the first incident of petty theft to modern media piracy, crime and punishment have played a role in every society. Crime and Punishment in America examines the development of crime and punishment in the United States--from the criminal justice practices of American Indians and the influence of colonists to the mistreatment of slaves, as well as the response to international terrorism.Organized chronologically, this new book explores the development of the modern penitentiary system in the United States, the beginnings of the first police force, and the controversy over the use of capital punishment. Each chapter begins with a detailed narrative of the crimes and punishments of that time and includes infamous criminal stories, such as the Lizzie Borden case and the rise of the modern-day serial killer. The economic and legal conditions are also examined in this in-depth book, as well as the political and civilian responses surrounding these crimes. Each narrative section is followed by a chronology of events, highlighting important dates in the history of crime and punishment in the United States. Eyewitness testimonies--from Al Capone, Charles Manson, and hundreds more--conclude each chapter, providing firsthand accounts from criminals, victims, prosecutors, politicians, and average citizens.Appendixes provide concise biographies of 149 important individuals, as well as primary source documents, either full text or excerpts; a glossary; maps; graphs and tables; notes; a thorough bibliography; and an index. Approximately 90 black-and-white images of the criminals, crimes, prosecutors, and others affected by crime and punishment complete this fascina
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