HIS 320 - The History of Crime and Punishment in the United States

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Ways in which Americans have defi ned crime, explained its causes, and punished and rehabilitated criminals. Th e relationships among crime, social values, and social structure. Areas of emphasis include colonial Massachusetts and Virginia; the creation of police forces and prisons during the fi rst half of the 19th century; criminality during the Gilded Age and Progressive Period; Prohibition; creation of the FBI; crime and the Great Depression; and some aspects of crime and punishment between 1950 and 1970. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and junior standing or above.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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