Leonard, Eileen B., 1947-,

Crime, inequality and power / Eileen B. Leonard. - 381 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Introduction -- The social construction of crime -- Murder and assault : comparing street crime and elite crime -- The case of rape : perpetrators as strangers or significant others -- Theft by the rich and poor -- Drug violations : from street corners to pharmaceutical headquarters -- Crimes against the state and crimes by the state -- Punishing crime -- Public policies for a safer society.

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Crime.
Marginality, Social.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration.