Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Criminal Justice - Couverture souple

Hickey, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 007282817X ISBN 13 : 9780072828177

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005

Synopsis

This debate-style reader introduces students to current controversies in the field of criminal justice. The readings are written by scholars and experts in the field and reflect a variety of viewpoints presented in a pro/con format. Topics include: gun control, continued criminalization of drug use, the Miranda ruling, police lineups, plea bargaining, jury nullification, the three strikes rule, and prisoner rights.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thomas J. Hickey is the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Professor of Government at the State University of New York (SUNY Cobleskill). He received his bachelors degree from Providence College, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Sam Houston State University, and a law degree from the University of Oregon, School of Law. His areas of expertise include criminology and law and he is the author of two books, Criminal Procedure (McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2001, 1998) and Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Criminal Justice (McGraw-Hill, 2007) as well as many journal articles. He is a licensed attorney as well who specializes in the areas of labor law and tort litigation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 007282817X
• ISBN 13: 9780072828177
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 512
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• Personne responsable: non disponible