Criminal Justice : A Brief Introduction

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Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-01-20
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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I liked this book because the authors used graphic art and simple case study examples in each chapter. The book gave me a solid understanding of criminal justice and how it applies to society as a whole. Most importantly, the books interactive website helped me to prepare for course exams and quizzes.






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Summary

The first and BEST-SELLING brief introduction to criminal justice text, Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction 9eoffers instructors and students a trusted, authoritative and impeccably researched introduction to police, courts, and corrections. Designed with a new visual approach, this edition integrates graphic art with the important concepts and ideas of criminal justice. Its unifying theme, its unmatched timeliness and its coverage of trends and technology makes this text THE standard by which all other brief texts are judged.#xA0;An interactive website along with author tweets (@schmalleger) extends chapter material and provides up-to-the minute currentthe most recent information on this ever-evolving field.

Table of Contents

PART I: CRIME IN AMERICA

1.      What is Criminal Justice?

2.      The Crime Picture

3.      Criminal Law

 

PART II: POLICING

4.      Policing: Purpose and Organizations

5.      Policing: Legal Aspects

6.      Policing: Issues and Challenges

 

PART III: ADJUDICATION

7.      The Courts

8.      The Courtroom Work Group and the Criminal Trial

9.      Sentencing

 

PART IV: CORRECTIONS

10.  Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections

11.  Prisons and Jails

12.  Prison Life

 

PART V: THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

13.  Juvenile Justice

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