Transient population, crime, and solution: the Chinese experience

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Transients from the countryside has led to significantly more crime in key Chinese cities. Research indicates that the control system worked previously but it has been challenged by a large migration from the country to cities and the public wants change. China at one time built its stable social order on informal control procedures and restricting population movements. The transients disrupted this system and increased crime was inevitable.

China, Crime, Homeless persons, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice

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Applying Black's theory of law to crack and cocaine dispositions

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Black's theory of law is used to understand discrepancies in crack and cocaine dispositions. It shows mixed support for Black's propositions and racial minorities are likely to be charged with a felony and receive longer prison sentences compared to whites.

United States, International Affairs, Public affairs, Racial Oppression, Social aspects, Analysis, Discipline, Race discrimination, Social control, Drug dealers

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