The American System of Criminal Justice
George F. Cole; Christopher E. Smith; Christina DeJong
ISBN 10: 1133049656 ISBN 13: 9781133049654
Published by Wadsworth Publishing, 2012
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This classic best seller examines criminal justice across several disciplines, presenting elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. Broad coverage of the facts, uncompromising scholarship, an engaging writing style, and compelling delivery of current events make THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 13th Edition, one of the best books available for an in-depth look at the American criminal justice system.
Review: PART I: CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1. Crime and Justice in America. 2. Victimization and Criminal Behavior. 3. The Criminal Justice System. 4. Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law. PART II: POLICE. 5. Police 6. Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations. 7. Twenty-First Century Challenges in Policing. 8. Police and Constitutional Law. PART III: COURTS. 9. Courts and Pretrial Processes. 10. Prosecution and Defense. 11. Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials. 12. Punishment and Sentencing. PART IV: CORRECTIONS. 13. Corrections. 14. Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions. 15. Incarceration and Prison Society. 16. Reentry into the Community. PART V: THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. 17. Juvenile Justice.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The American System of Criminal Justice
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket