The american system of criminal justice

This classic best seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle," helps studentsdiscover the meaning of justice in our society and identify the roles individuals play in the criminal justice system. Examining criminal justice through an interdisciplinary lens, THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 13E, International Edition presents elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science, and challenges students to balance the mechanics of the system with its human components. The text presents a relevant introduction to the field with solid scholarship and approachable writing, and holds student attention with current, compelling events and cases. The combination of these elements helps prepare students to participate in the system as citizens and future criminal justice practitioners. INDICE: 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.

• ISBN: 978-0-8400-2932-4
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 720
• Fecha Publicación: 19/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés