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Crime and criminals / Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.

Contributor(s): Roleff, Tamara L, 1959- [(ed.)].
Series: Opposing viewpoints series. Publisher: San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2000Description: 191 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 073770120X (pbk.).Subject(s): Crime -- United States | Criminal behavior -- United States | Juvenile delinquency -- United States | Crime prevention -- United StatesDDC classification: 364.973
Contents:
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? - Introduction. - Chapter 1 : What Causes Crime? - Chapter Preface. 1. Genetics may influence criminal behavior / Richard J. Herrnstein. 2. Crime gene theories are flawed / Jeff Milder. 3. Poverty contributes to crime / Douglas S. Massey. 4. Poverty does not cause crime / The John Howard Society of Alberta. 5. Violence in the media causes juvenile crime / Dave Grossman. 6. Violence in the media does not cause juvenile crime / Jon Katz. - Periodical Bibliography. - Chapter 2 : Does Controlling Guns Control Crime? - Chapter Preface. - 1. Gun control laws reduce crime / Richard Harwood. 2. Gun control laws do not reduce crime / Sheldon Richman. 3. Carrying concealed weapons prevents crime / John R. Lott Jr. 4. Carry concealed weapons does not prevent crime / Bill Kolender. 5. Banning semiautomatic rifles reduces crime / Dianne Feinstein. 6. Banning semiautomatic rifles would not reduce crime / Joseph Perkins. 7. Waiting periods prevent criminals from purchasing handguns / Handgun Control, Inc. 8. Instant background checks would prevent criminals from purchasing handguns / Tanya K. Metaksa. - Chapter 3 : How Should Society Treat Juvenile Offenders? - Chapter Preface. 1. Violent juvenile criminals should be treated as adults / Morgan Reynolds, Don Boys. 2. Juvenile criminals should not be treated as adults / Jo-Ann Wallace. 3. Society should impose civil ordinances against gangs / Roger Conner. 4. Imposing civil ordinances against gangs is unconstitutional / Revolutionary Worker. 5. Parents should be held responsible for their children's crimes / John Leo. 6. Parental responsiblity laws will not reform delinquent behavior / Mary Ann Perga. 7. Government-mandated teen curfews are effective / San Diego Union-Tribune. 8. Government-mandated teen curfews are a mistake / Geoffrey Canada. - Chapter 4 : How Can Crime Be Prevented? - Chapter Preface. 1. The death penalty deters crime / Jay Johansen. 2. The death penalty does not deter crime / Eric M. Freedman. 3. "Three-strikes" laws prevent crime / Dan Lungren. 4. "Three-strikes" laws are unfair / John Cloud. 5. Imprisoning criminals prevents crime / Andrew Peyton Thomas. 6. Imprisoning criminals is only one of many factors that prevent crime / Neal R. Peirce. 7. A strong police presence prevents crime / Allan C. Brownfeld. 8. A strong police presence does not prevent crime / Anthony Arnowe. - For Further Discussion. - Organizations to Contact. - Bibliography of Books. - Index.
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Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? - Introduction. - Chapter 1 : What Causes Crime? - Chapter Preface. 1. Genetics may influence criminal behavior / Richard J. Herrnstein. 2. Crime gene theories are flawed / Jeff Milder. 3. Poverty contributes to crime / Douglas S. Massey. 4. Poverty does not cause crime / The John Howard Society of Alberta. 5. Violence in the media causes juvenile crime / Dave Grossman. 6. Violence in the media does not cause juvenile crime / Jon Katz. - Periodical Bibliography. - Chapter 2 : Does Controlling Guns Control Crime? - Chapter Preface. - 1. Gun control laws reduce crime / Richard Harwood. 2. Gun control laws do not reduce crime / Sheldon Richman. 3. Carrying concealed weapons prevents crime / John R. Lott Jr. 4. Carry concealed weapons does not prevent crime / Bill Kolender. 5. Banning semiautomatic rifles reduces crime / Dianne Feinstein. 6. Banning semiautomatic rifles would not reduce crime / Joseph Perkins. 7. Waiting periods prevent criminals from purchasing handguns / Handgun Control, Inc. 8. Instant background checks would prevent criminals from purchasing handguns / Tanya K. Metaksa. - Chapter 3 : How Should Society Treat Juvenile Offenders? - Chapter Preface. 1. Violent juvenile criminals should be treated as adults / Morgan Reynolds, Don Boys. 2. Juvenile criminals should not be treated as adults / Jo-Ann Wallace. 3. Society should impose civil ordinances against gangs / Roger Conner. 4. Imposing civil ordinances against gangs is unconstitutional / Revolutionary Worker. 5. Parents should be held responsible for their children's crimes / John Leo. 6. Parental responsiblity laws will not reform delinquent behavior / Mary Ann Perga. 7. Government-mandated teen curfews are effective / San Diego Union-Tribune. 8. Government-mandated teen curfews are a mistake / Geoffrey Canada. - Chapter 4 : How Can Crime Be Prevented? - Chapter Preface. 1. The death penalty deters crime / Jay Johansen. 2. The death penalty does not deter crime / Eric M. Freedman. 3. "Three-strikes" laws prevent crime / Dan Lungren. 4. "Three-strikes" laws are unfair / John Cloud. 5. Imprisoning criminals prevents crime / Andrew Peyton Thomas. 6. Imprisoning criminals is only one of many factors that prevent crime / Neal R. Peirce. 7. A strong police presence prevents crime / Allan C. Brownfeld. 8. A strong police presence does not prevent crime / Anthony Arnowe. - For Further Discussion. - Organizations to Contact. - Bibliography of Books. - Index.