Criminal Justice in the American City - A Summary (1922)

""Criminal Justice in the American City - A Summary"" is a book written by Roscoe Pound and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system in the United States, with a particular focus on the role of cities in shaping this system. Pound examines the historical development of criminal justice in American cities, tracing the evolution of law enforcement, courts, and corrections from colonial times to the early 20th century. He also explores the various actors involved in the criminal justice system, including police officers, judges, lawyers, and prison officials, and analyzes their respective roles and responsibilities. The book highlights the challenges and shortcomings of the criminal justice system, including issues of bias, corruption, and inefficiency. Pound argues that these problems are often exacerbated in urban areas, where the concentration of crime and poverty can create unique challenges for law enforcement and the courts. Overall, ""Criminal Justice in the American City - A Summary"" offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States, and remains a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the history and complexities of American law enforcement and criminal justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.