Looking at crime and punishment over the last 100 years, and the changing nature of criminal activity, policing the judicial system, punishment and prison, this book looks at globalisation of crime and future trends in law-breaking, enforcement and detection. It is one of a series which considers some of the major social concerns of the past hundred years, and how attitudes have changed between 1900 and today. Each subject is examined within a global context and is illustrated with contemprary quotes from personalities and witnesses. The book highlights historic events that marked or caused important shifts in the attitudes of society as a whole.

 

This book features in the following series: 20Th Century Issues, Twentieth Century Issues .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Hachette Children's Group .

Alison Brownlie is an Education Officer for Oxfam and former geography teacher. She has written and consulted on a number of education packs for teachers.