Beschreibung:
Hate crimes and lesser acts of bigotry and intolerance are seen to be constants in today's world. Since 1990, the federal government has published annual reports on hate crime incidents in the United States. While the reported numbers are disturbing, even more devastating is the impact of these crimes on individuals, communities, and society.
Foreword & Preface 1. Introduction - An overview 2. A History of Hate in America 3. The Evolution toward Modern Hate Crime Laws 4. The Criminology of Hate Crime 5. Perpetrators - What do we know about them? 6. Victims - Who are they? 7. Criminal Justice System Responses 8. International Perspectives 9. The Future of Hate Crimes