Criminal Justice Theory Explaining the Nature and Behavior of Criminal Justice

Name: Criminal Justice Theory Explaining the Nature and Behavior of Criminal Justice
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ISBN: 9780415954808

ISBN-10: 0415954800

ISBN-13: 9780415954808

Edition: 2007

Authors: David E. Duffee, Edward R. Maguire

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Criminal Justice Theory is the first comprehensive volume on the theoretical foundations of criminal justice. The authors argue that theory in criminal justice is currently underdeveloped and inconsistently applied, especially in comparison to the role of theory in the study of crime itself. In the diverse range of essays included here, the authors and contributors integrate examples from the study of criminal justice systems, judicial decision-making, courtroom communities, and correctional systems, building the argument that students of criminal justice must not evaluate their discipline solely on the basis of the effectiveness of specific measures in reducing the crime rate. Rather,…

Book details

List price: $54.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



List of Illustrations


List of Tables


Preface


Acknowledgments



Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Criminal Justice Theory




The Nature, Method, and Boundaries of Criminal Justice Theory



Foundations of Criminal Justice Theory




Durkheim's Comparative Method and Criminal Justice Theory




Neglect of Justice in Criminal Justice Theory: Causes, Consequences, and Alternatives




Theories of Policing



Explaining Police Organizations




Understanding Variety in Urban Community Policing: An Institutional Theory Approach




Individual and Community Level Theories of the Courts



Assessing Blameworthiness and Assigning Punishment: Theoretical Perspectives on Judicial Decision Making




Courts and Communities: Toward a Theoretical Synthesis




Testing Correctional Sector Theories: Two Examples



A Test of a Turnover Intent Model: The Issue of Correctional Staff Satisfaction and Commitment




Examining Correctional Resources: A Cross-Sectional Study of the States



Conclusion



Directions for Theory and Theorizing in Criminal Justice



References


About the Contributors


Author Index


Subject Index