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Crime Is Not the Problem: Lethal Violence in America (Studies in Crime and Public Policy)
Published in Hardcover by Oxford University Press (1997)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring and Gordon Hawkins
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Ok, if you're thinking of buying it, first ask yourself "is misery really my friend?" if the answer is "yes" then by all means go buy this book. Of course if you have to read it for a class as i had to, I suppose you have no choice but to get it. I would tell you what its about, but my brain is still not back to normal functioning after trying to make sense of this garble. I think the title sums the whole thing up to be honest. Crime is not the problem, it's the lethal violence that is the problem. The book poses some questions, also suggests some vague answers. Ugh. Ewe. Spit spit. Have fun!

Important book
I have used this book in several classes (In Florida & SC--so I am happy that Inga isn't one of my students)w/ great success. Changing the frames of CJ policy is crucial, expecially after this most recent election (it may be over by the time you see this). In sum: Lethal criminal violence sets the US apart, and much of what we do about it is irrelevant &/or misguided. Zimring's formidable data analysis is convincing--not that we embrace simplistic and ineffective programs like capital punishment, 3 strikes, or gun registration--but that we have much more work to do. Zimring's calls for inductive policy development highlight the difficult and ongoing choices that we will make. We can either continue the haphazard & simplistic policies of the [year 2000] presidential candidates (& at least one college freshman) or we can actually prepare to do some hard work.

Thoughtful Review of the American Crime Problem
Zimring and Hawkins provide a thorough and well-documented analysis of the reasons why homicide in America is so much more pervasive than in other industrialized countries. For journalists such as myself, this is one of the indispensible works. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand America's crime problem.


Punishment and Democracy: 3 Strikes and You're Out in California (Studies in Crime and Public Policy X)
Published in Hardcover by Oxford University Press (2000)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring, Gordon Hawkins, and Sam Kamin
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Disappointing
This is an important topic, but the empirical work in this book is at the level of the average newspaper. The work doesn't even take into account that all counties in California didn't follow the rules. What about simultaneously trying to account for arrest rate and conviction rates or changes in any other factors that affect crime?

A crucial analysis of a dangerous problem
I'll be using this analysis for my Public Policy course. Zimring has done a great job, and is again bound to offend the simple & easily offended.

This book describes how one expecially and literally thoughtless program (3 strikes) was made into law, and how a more rational & legally coherent (10-20-life) competing policy was essentially ignored. Combining data, interviews, and relevent social research (i.e. mobilization theory, media effects, pressure groups, legislative lack of backbone by both Repubs & Dems) he shows how not to make public policy.


Capital Punishment and the American Agenda
Published in Paperback by Cambridge University Press (1989)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring and Gordon Hawkins
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The Citizen's Guide to Gun Control
Published in Hardcover by MacMillan Publishing Company (1987)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring and Gordon Hawkins
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Computational Models of Learning in Simple Neural Systems (Psychology of Learning and Motivation, Vol 23: Advances in Research and thEory)
Published in Paperback by Academic Press (1989)
Authors: Robert D. Hawkins and Gordon H. Bower
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Crime and Punishment in California: The Impact of Three Strikes and You're Out
Published in Paperback by Institute of Governmental Studies Press (1999)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring, Sam Kamin, and Gordon Hawkins
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Deterrence: The Legal Threat in Crime Control
Published in Paperback by University of Chicago Press (1976)
Authors: Franklin E. Zimring, Gordon J. Hawkins, Frinklin E. Zimring, and James Vorenberg
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Hawkins of Herfordshire :HAWKINS
Published in Paperback by Gardners Books Ltd U ()
Author: Gordon Longmead
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The Honest Politician's Guide to Crime Control
Published in Hardcover by University of Chicago Press (1970)
Authors: Norval Morris and Gordon Hawkins
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Imprisonment in America: Choosing the Future
Published in Paperback by University of Chicago Press (1983)
Authors: Michael Sherman and Gordon Hawkins
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