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Gest is a distinguished journalist who has devoted his career to studying both crime and the political machinations it engenders. His book is filled with important insights into the problems of crime and its political battlegrounds. He highlights a number of intelligent approaches for dealing with both aspects. -Alfred Blumstein, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, National Consortium on Violence Research (NCOVR), Carnegie Mellon University A unique contribution to understanding how criminal justice policies are fashioned at the national level. The book offers a compelling insider's view of the deals, political bargains, individual egos, and agency turf wars that shape the real world of federal criminal policy. The book spans several decades in which the modern criminal justice system was born and shaped. It is a must read for those who want to know how America lost its way in the war against crime-and how we might find a path back to enlightened and rational domestic policies. -Dr. Barry Krisberg, President, National Council on Crime and Delinquency Ted Gest has used his unique experience and talent to provide an insightful look at crime in America. Crime & Politics explores the interaction of the political process and the administration of justice, reveals serious systemic problems, and proposes some common sense solutions. It is valuable reading for everyone - in government or outside - who seeks a safer nation. -Ed Meese, former Attorney General of the United States Leaves readers with a stark portrait of a national problem that has no clear solution. -Library Journal Crime and Politics brilliantly explores the politics of various issues, including sentencing guidelines, juvenile book camps and three strikes laws. A must-read for any corrections professional who is serious about understanding the dynamics between politics and crime prevention. -Corrections Today

Ted Gest has used his unique experience and talent to provide an insightful look at crime in America. Crime & Politics explores the interaction of the political process and the administration of justice, reveals serious systemic problems, and proposes some common sense solutions. It is valuable reading for everyone - in government or outside - who seeks a safer nation. --Ed Meese, former Attorney General of the United States Crime and Politics brilliantly explores the politics of various issues, including sentencing guidelines, juvenile book camps and three strikes laws. A must-read for any corrections professional who is serious about understanding the dynamics between politics and crime prevention. --Corrections Today Leaves readers with a stark portrait of a national problem that has no clear solution. --Library Journal A unique contribution to understanding how criminal justice policies are fashioned at the national level. The book offers a compelling insider's view of the deals, political bargains, individual egos, and agency turf wars that shape the real world of federal criminal policy. The book spans several decades in which the modern criminal justice system was born and shaped. It is a must read for those who want to know how America lost its way in the war against crime--and how we might find a path back to enlightened and rational domestic policies. --Dr. Barry Krisberg, President, National Council on Crime and Delinquency Gest is a distinguished journalist who has devoted his career to studying both crime and the political machinations it engenders. His book is filled with important insights into the problems of crime and its political battlegrounds. He highlights a number of intelligent approaches for dealing with both aspects. --Alfred Blumstein, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, National Consortium on Violence Research (NCOVR), Carnegie Mellon University Crime and Politics brilliantly explores the politics of various issues, including sentencing guidelines, juvenile book camps and three strikes laws. A must-read for any corrections professional who is serious about understanding the dynamics between politics and crime prevention. --Corrections Today Leaves readers with a stark portrait of a national problem that has no clear solution. --Library Journal Ted Gest has used his unique experience and talent to provide an insightful look at crime in America. Crime & Politics explores the interaction of the political process and the administration of justice, reveals serious systemic problems, and proposes some common sense solutions. It is valuable reading for everyone - in government or outside - who seeks a safer nation. --Ed Meese, former Attorney General of the United States A unique contribution to understanding how criminal justice policies are fashioned at the national level. The book offers a compelling insider's view of the deals, political bargains, individual egos, and agency turf wars that shape the real world of federal criminal policy. The book spans several decades in which the modern criminal justice system was born and shaped. It is a must read for those who want to know how America lost its way in the war against crime--and how we might find a path back to enlightened and rational domestic policies. --Dr. Barry Krisberg, President, National Council on Crime and Delinquency Gest is a distinguished journalist who has devoted his career to studying both crime and the political machinations it engenders. His book is filled with important insights into the problems of crime and its political battlegrounds. He highlights a number of intelligent approaches for dealing with both aspects. --Alfred Blumstein, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, National Consortium on Violence Research (NCOVR), Carnegie Mellon University

<br> Ted Gest has used his unique experience and talent to provide an insightful look at crime in America. Crime & Politics explores the interaction of the political process and the administration of justice, reveals serious systemic problems, and proposes some common sense solutions. It is valuable reading for everyone - in government or outside - who seeks a safer nation. --Ed Meese, former Attorney General of the United States<br> Crime and Politics brilliantly explores the politics of various issues, including sentencing guidelines, juvenile book camps and three strikes laws. A must-read for any corrections professional who is serious about understanding the dynamics between politics and crime prevention. --Corrections Today<br> Leaves readers with a stark portrait of a national problem that has no clear solution. --Library Journal<br> A unique contribution to understanding how criminal justice policies are fashioned at the national level. The book offers a compelling insider's

Ted Gest has used his unique experience and talent to provide an insightful look at crime in America. Crime & Politics explores the interaction of the political process and the administration of justice, reveals serious systemic problems, and proposes some common sense solutions. It is valuable reading for everyone - in government or outside - who seeks a safer nation. --Ed Meese, former Attorney General of the United States<br> Crime and Politics brilliantly explores the politics of various issues, including sentencing guidelines, juvenile book camps and three strikes laws. A must-read for any corrections professional who is serious about understanding the dynamics between politics and crime prevention. --Corrections Today<br> Leaves readers with a stark portrait of a national problem that has no clear solution. --Library Journal<br> A unique contribution to understanding how criminal justice policies are fashioned at the national level. The book offers a compelling insider's view of the deals, political bargains, individual egos, and agency turf wars that shape the real world of federal criminal policy. The book spans several decades in which the modern criminal justice system was born and shaped. It is a must read for those who want to know how America lost its way in the war against crime--and how we might find a path back to enlightened and rational domestic policies. --Dr. Barry Krisberg, President, National Council on Crime and Delinquency<br> Gest is a distinguished journalist who has devoted his career to studying both crime and the political machinations it engenders. His book is filled with important insights into the problems of crime and its politicalbattlegrounds. He highlights a number of intelligent approaches for dealing with both aspects. --Alfred Blumstein, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, National Consortium on Violence Research (NCOVR), Carnegie Mellon University<br>

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Ted Gest directs the program on crime policy and the news media at the Jerry Lee Center of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, and is president of Criminal Justice Journalists. He also serves as Coordinator of the Council of Presidents of National Journalism Organizations. Previously, he was a senior writer for US News and World Report. He has won the Silver Gavel Award from the American Bar Association and awards from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency.

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