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126 pp.
| Chelsea |
February, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9229-3$32.95
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YAPoint-Counterpoint series.
Ruschmann explains the history of Miranda rights before presenting arguments for and against protecting the rights of suspected criminals. The writing is solid, and the author does a fair job making a complex issue understandable. The debate format poses somewhat artificial constraints on the presentation, but the book is a strong starting place for research. Some photographs and sidebars are included. Reading list, websites. Ind.