Introduction to Criminal Justice

Name: Introduction to Criminal Justice
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ISBN: 9781437734904

ISBN-10: 1437734901

ISBN-13: 9781437734904

Edition: 7th 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Lawrence F. Travis, Bradley D. Edwards

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This student-friendly introductory core text describes the criminal justice process in the United States - outlining the decisions, practices, people and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts and corrections. Each chapter is enhanced by important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions. Includes a glossary.

Book details

List price: $79.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/8/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 556
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.508
Language: English

Award-winning author and biographer Thomas A. DeLong has written extensively on radio and television. He has a keen interest in the Far East and served as president of the Hong Kong True Light Middle School Foundation. He is the author of John Davis Lodge and Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960.




Criminal Justice Perspectives



The Justice Process



Crime and Crime Control



Counting Crimes and Criminals



Police and Policing



Law Enforcement in the Criminal Justice System



The Criminal Courts



People and Problems in the Courts



Sentencing: The Goals and Process of Punishment



Incarceration



Problems and Issues in Incarceration



Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections



Issues in Community Supervision



The Juvenile Justice System



Discharge and Developments