Comparative Criminal Justice Systems: A Topical Approach - Softcover

Reichel, Philip L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013080908X ISBN 13: 9780130809087

Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

Discussing how various countries around the world have organized their police, courts, and corrections agencies, this insightful text provides the rationale for studying cross-national issues in criminal justice by giving students a knowledge base for understanding and appreciating the different ways justice is conceived and achieved around the world.

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Review

"Reichel's book is a highly scholarly, yet readable, introduction to the study of comparative criminal justice systems." ― Allen Anderson, Indiana University - Kokomo

"This text has a great strength in the direct writing and flowing use of language." ― Art Jipson, University of Dayton

"While there are a growing number of texts in this field I have found this text to be the best." ― Mitchel Roth, Sam Houston State University

From the Back Cover

Now in its third edition, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems offers an expanded and updated look at how criminal justice is practiced around the world. With topical coverage of how different countries handle police, courts, and corrections, author Philip Reichel contrasts the American CJ system with several others around the globe, and offers suggestions for change.

A must-read for any serious criminal justice student, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems is a book that can be read and appreciated internationally.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013080908X
• ISBN 13: 9780130809087
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 403