For courses in Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Comparative Criminology, and Comparative Government.
Unique in its topical approach, this best-selling text examines systems of law, police, courts, and corrections by using more than 30 different countries to show the diversity in legal systems around the world. The book's organization allows instructors to cover the material in a familiar format (law, police, courts and corrections) and helps students understand the various ways policing, adjudication, and corrections systems can be organized and operated. This edition features more complete coverage of Islamic legal tradition, information on reform in Japan, more use of primary sources and updated material throughout.
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"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
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.
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