The American system of criminal justice / George F. Cole (University of Connecticut), Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State University), Christina DeJong (Michigan State University).
Edition:
Fourteenth edition.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
xxiv, 774 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 730-751) and indexes.
Contents:
Crime and justice in America -- Victimization and criminal behavior -- The criminal justice system -- Criminal justice and the rule of law -- Police -- Police officers and law enforcement operations -- Policing : contemporary issues and challenges -- Police and constitutional law -- Courts and pretrial processes -- Prosecution and defense -- Determination of guilt : plea bargaining and trials -- Punishment and sentencing -- Corrections -- Community corrections : probation and intermediate sanctions -- Incarceration and prison society -- Reentry into the community -- Juvenile justice.
Summary:
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, now in its 14th Edition, one of the best books available for an in-depth look at the American criminal justice system.
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