The Socio-economics of Crime and Justice

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The Socio-economics of Crime and Justice is written by Brian Forst and published by M.E. Sharpe. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1563240742 (ISBN 10) and 9781563240744 (ISBN 13).

Offers a variety of perspectives on crime and justice--from economics to sociology, from philosophy to the law--focusing on the nonpunitive side of the issue. The volume is divided into four parts. Part I addresses fundamental principles underlying crime and justice. Part II considers forces that shape human behavior generally and the inclination to commit crime in particular. Part III focuses on specific classes of offenders and offenses. And Part IV examines the three primary components of the justice system--the police, the prosecutor, and the courts. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR