Criminal Justice in Action - Softcover

Gaines, Larry K.; Leroy, Roger Miller; Miller, Roger LeRoy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534629032 ISBN 13: 9780534629038

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2004

Synopsis

This best-selling text offers students a clear and practical overview of the criminal justice system by combining cutting-edge research with accessible discussions of theory and up-to-the-minute examples of policy and application from today's news. Gaines and Miller take an applied approach that is visible in their coverage of contemporary topics, such as cyber crime and terrorism, their concentration on careers, and their expansive integration of technology throughout. Also, interactive learning aids such as the new "Online Reviews" flagged in the book after each major chapter section and the "Mastering Concepts" summaries make this an especially effective teaching tool. The NEW Careers in Criminal Justice Interactive CD-ROM, version 3.0, is packaged FREE with every casebound copy of CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION, Third Edition.

About this title

Review:

"All pertinent topics are covered in appropriate detail and emphasis. I found the visual material to be of excellent quality, very informative, and easily understood."

Synopsis:

Offers cutting-edge research combined with accessible discussions of theory and up-to-the-minute examples of policy and application from today's news. Helps students make informed decisions about issues within the criminal justice system as well as their career.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534629032
• ISBN 13: 9780534629038
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 752