Introduction Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Hardcover

Hess, Karen M.; Wrobleski, Henry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534646689 ISBN 13: 9780534646684

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2005

Synopsis

The strength of this book is that it provides coverage of both law enforcement and the criminal justice system in one convenient text. No other text offers a similar hybrid. Wrobleski and Hess offer a practical, yet comprehensive, approach and emphasize the law enforcement perspective as they examine the role of police in the criminal justice system. Another key strength of this book is that it has an easily accessible writing style and extensive pedagogy.

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"The text is well-written throughout, with a clarity that makes it enjoyable for students to read. The writing tends to be active and focused on the subject matter. The writing-style of the authors is very appropriate for our students. I have actually had students make positive comments about the readability of the text."

Synopsis:

This textbook describes the laws all U.S. citizens are expected to obey, the types of crime occurring in the U.S., the traditional organization and functions of law enforcement, and current challenges to the police officer profession. The eighth edition adds a chapter on terrorism, updates references, and reflects recent Supreme Court decisions. An

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0534646689
• ISBN 13: 9780534646684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 520