The Supreme Court, Crime, and the Ideal of Equal Justice: 14 (Studies in Crime and Punishment) - Tapa blanda

«Smith, DeJong, and Burrow convincingly describe the American criminal justice system as fraught with discriminatory practices and procedures which have not been satisfactorily resolved by the judicial system. This engaging book is a worthy read for anyone interested in criminal justice or judicial politics.» (Madhavi McCall, San Diego State University)
«The authors analyze the Rehnquist Court's failure to use its authority in interpreting the Equal Protection Clause and other constitutional provisions to advance the American ideal of 'equal justice under law'. This provocative book is a must-read for public officials and informed citizens who are serious about addressing the reality of unequal treatment in the criminal law process.» (Joyce A. Baugh, Central Michigan University)

Presents an analysis of constitutional doctrines and decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court to evaluate the extent to which equal protection is fostered in the case of racial minorities, the poor, women, and convicted offenders.