Criminal Justice: Mainstream and Crosscurrents

Fuller, John Randolph

ISBN 10: 0199997969 / ISBN 13: 9780199997961

Published by Oxford University Press, 2013

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Synopsis:

"THE BEST TEXT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE."
--Gary W. Potter, Eastern Kentucky University

Criminal Justice: Mainstream and Crosscurrents uses a distinctive crosscurrents theme to teach students about the complexities of the criminal justice system--and help them think critically about critical issues.

Completely revised and updated, the third edition offers:

THE LATEST, MOST CUTTING-EDGE INFORMATION

"An exceptional update. The examples are relevant and current; they vibrantly exemplify the issues and challenges facing our criminal justice system today."--Rachel L. Rayburn, Indiana University--Purdue University Fort Wayne

BROAD, COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE FIELD

"John Randolph Fuller covers a broad gamut of topics and provides enough color and depth that students are both educated and engaged in the class material."--Brian Lawton, George Mason University

"Fresh and insightful. Some of the topics addressed aren't usually seen in other texts of this kind--read it and you will be surprised."--Deborah Woodward Rhyne, University of Central Florida

A UNIQUE APPROACH

"This text presents a balanced perspective that facilitates students' development of critical analysis skills."--Brian W. Donavant, University of Tennessee at Martin

"Engaging and thought provoking. This book helps students develop critical-thinking skills, and gives them a chance to explore the reasons behind how the criminal justice system was created and many of its challenges from the past to present."--Robert J. Durán, New Mexico State University

CLEAR AND COMPELLING WRITING

"Easy to read and understand, yet comprehensive and detailed."--Serguei Cheloukhine, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

"Clear and concise. Fuller does an excellent job of presenting complex issues and ideas in an accessible manner."--Christopher Salvatore, Montclair State University

About the Author: John Randolph Fuller is Professor of Criminology at the University of West Georgia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Criminal Justice: Mainstream and ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition