Crime and the Rise of Modern America

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Focusing on the evolution of crime and law enforcement from the Civil War to World War II, the book explores how advancements in transportation, media, and incarceration shaped America's criminal landscape. Kristofer Allerfeldt examines the interplay between societal changes and the criminal underworld, providing insights into the development of a distinctive American system of crime and punishment during a transformative period in history.