Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America

"The authors once again demonstrate how class, race, gender, and crime-four explosive topics we're reluctant to talk about publicly-are interrelated and, more important, how these issues affect each and every one of us. For the authors, 'class' is not shorthand for the poor but includes the middle and upper class; 'gender' is not shorthand for women but includes men; 'race' is not shorthand for minorities but includes whites; and 'crime' is not shorthand for street crime but includes the crimes of the rich and powerful. Enlightening, sobering, and ultimately essential reading. This is admirable work."-Katheryn Russell-Browne, University of Florida

"The authors have revised and updated their excellent critical exploration of the impact of class, race, and gender on criminal justice practice in the United States. As with the earlier editions the book is written in clear, lively, jargon-free language, and is an excellent text for students of criminal justice or criminology at all levels. No one can read this text without realizing the depth and complexity of the problems that face those who would make our criminal justice system truly a system of justice."-Jeffrey Reiman, American University

A decade after its first publication, Class, Race, Gender, and Crime remains the only non-edited book to systematically address the impact of class, race, and gender on crime and all phases of the administration of criminal justice, including its workers. The third edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to incorporate current data, recent theoretical developments, and new examples ranging from Bernie Madoff and the Wall Street financial crisis to the increasing impact of globalization. This new edition also features a revised structure to better tailor the book for use in the classroom.

Gregg Barak is professor of criminology and criminal justice at Eastern Michigan University.

Paul Leighton is professor of criminology and criminal justice at Eastern Michigan University.

Jeanne Flavin is associate professor of sociology at Fordham University.