Criminal Justice in America: Theory, Practice, and Policy - Couverture souple

Hancock, Barry W.; Sharp, Paul M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0130984116 ISBN 13 : 9780130984111

Editeur : Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For introductory courses in Criminal Justice and Social Issues in Criminal Justice.

This anthology of original primary source materials exposes students to the major components of the American justice system. It introduces new ideas and approaches that strive to improve the current justice system toward a more effective and efficient whole by expanding the envelope of possibilities, rather than perpetuating the status quo.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The third edition of Criminal Justice in America: Theory, Practice, and Policy presents current articles covering the major areas of the criminal justice system and current issues related to the creation of public policy. It continues to combine theoretical perspectives and discussions of the sometimes incongruent practices of the criminal justice system.

New features and additions to this edition include:

• An update of many of the articles, topics, and additional articles
• African-American males in the criminal justice system
• Adversarial justice and related issues
• Treatment needs of women in prison
• The social construction of crime myths
• Restorative justice and offender rehabilitation
• Updated questions for discussion and application
• A revised test bank with multiple choice and essay questions

Présentation de l'éditeur

For introductory courses in Criminal Justice and Social Issues in Criminal Justice.

This anthology of original primary source materials exposes students to the major components of the American justice system. It introduces new ideas and approaches that strive to improve the current justice system toward a more effective and efficient whole by expanding the envelope of possibilities, rather than perpetuating the status quo.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130984116
• ISBN 13: 9780130984111
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 472
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible