Crime and Criminal Justice in Israel : Assessing the Knowledge Base Toward the Twenty-First Century

Friedmann, Robert R. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0791437140 / ISBN 13: 9780791437148

Published by State University of New York Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crime and Criminal Justice in Israel : Assessing the Knowledge Base Toward the Twenty-First Century
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791437140
• ISBN 13: 9780791437148
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Offers insights into the criminal justice system and the field of criminology in Israel.

Assessing the Israeli criminal justice knowledge base with implications for Israel and international scholarship, this book explores crime, legislation, law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the victim. The book discusses the development of criminal justice and criminology in a new society, adding to the understanding of crime and societal reaction. The authors examine the historical development of Israeli criminal justice, describe the state of current knowledge, and point to possible future directions.

About the Author

Robert R. Friedmann is Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, Georgia State University. He is the author of several books, including Criminal Justice in Israel: An Annotated Bibliography of English Language Publications and Community Policing: Comparative Perspectives and Prospects.