In the early 1980s, a new category of crime appeared in the criminal law lexicon. In response to concerted advocacy-group lobbying, Congress and many state legislatures passed a wave of "hate crime" laws requiring the collection of statistics on, and enhancing the punishment for, crimes motivated by certain prejudices. This book places the evolution of the hate crime concept in socio-legal perspective.
This text seeks to show how the proliferating regulations and oversight mechanisms designed to prevent or root out corruption seriously undermine the ability to govern.
This text documents the US government's attack on organised crime. It presents an overview of the forces and events that led in the 1980s to the most successful organised control initiatives in American history. Trial testimonies, secretly taped conversations and court documents are included.
Investigating the impact of anticorruption reforms, this case study argues that the increasing regulations intended to combat corruption may actually hinder effective governance. Focusing on New York City, the authors illustrate how these measures create inefficiencies, limit decision-making, and exacerbate public administration challenges. By highlighting the unintended consequences of striving for absolute integrity, the book calls for a reevaluation of corruption controls, aiming to balance integrity with effective governance. It appeals to scholars across various disciplines.