Crime and Criminals

by Roleff, Tamara L.

• ISBN13: 9780737701203
• ISBN10: 073770120X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Crime continues to be the number one concern for most Americans. In this anthology, which replaces Greenhaven's 1995 edition, authors explore the causes of and solutions to crime.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	p. 9
Introduction	p. 12
What Causes Crime?
Chapter Preface	p. 16
Genetics May Influence Criminal Behavior	p. 17
Crime Gene Theories Are Flawed	p. 24
Poverty Contributes to Crime	p. 30
Poverty Does Not Cause Crime	p. 40
Violence in the Media Causes Juvenile Crime	p. 47
Violence in the Media Does Not Cause Juvenile Crime	p. 55
Periodical Bibliography	p. 61
Does Controlling Guns Control Crime?
Chapter Preface	p. 63
Gun Control Laws Reduce Crime	p. 64
Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce Crime	p. 68
Carrying Concealed Weapons Prevents Crime	p. 72
Carrying Concealed Weapons Does Not Prevent Crime	p. 76
Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Reduces Crime	p. 79
Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Would Not Reduce Crime	p. 83
Waiting Periods Prevent Criminals from Purchasing Handguns	p. 86
Instant Background Checks Would Prevent Criminals from Purchasing Handguns	p. 89
Periodical Bibliography	p. 93
How Should Society Treat Juvenile Offenders?
Chapter Preface	p. 95
Violent Juvenile Criminals Should Be Treated as Adults	p. 96
Juvenile Criminals Should Not Be Treated as Adults	p. 101
Society Should Impose Civil Ordinances Against Gangs	p. 106
Imposing Civil Ordinances Against Gangs Is Unconstitutional	p. 112
Parents Should Be Held Responsible for Their Children's Crimes	p. 117
Parental Responsibility Laws Will Not Reform Delinquent Behavior	p. 121
Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are Effective	p. 126
Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are a Mistake	p. 129
Periodical Bibliography	p. 132
How Can Crime Be Prevented?
Chapter Preface	p. 134
The Death Penalty Deters Crime	p. 135
The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime	p. 139
"Three-Strikes" Laws Prevent Crime	p. 146
"Three-Strikes" Laws Are Unfair	p. 153
Imprisoning Criminals Prevents Crime	p. 158
Imprisoning Criminals Is Only One of Many Factors That Prevent Crime	p. 163
A Strong Police Presence Prevents Crime	p. 167
A Strong Police Presence Does Not Prevent Crime	p. 172
Periodical Bibliography	p. 178
For Further Discussion	p. 179
Organizations to Contact	p. 181
Bibliography of Books	p. 184
Index	p. 186
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