Introduction to Criminal Justice

Name: Introduction to Criminal Justice
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ISBN: 9780073527956

ISBN-10: 0073527955

ISBN-13: 9780073527956

Edition: 6th 2010

Authors: Bohm, Keith Haley

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Introduction to Criminal Justiceis the perfect text for students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice and for those who simply want to learn more about the criminal justice system. The authors' more than 50 years of combined experience in teaching introduction to criminal justice as well as working in the field -- Bohm as a correctional officer and Haley as a police officer -- come through in their accessible yet comprehensive presentation. They make it easy for readers to understand that much of what the public "knows" about criminal justice in the United States is myth, and help students to learn the truth about the U.S. criminal justice system. The new 6th edition includes…

Book details

List price: $161.67
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 9/23/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 672
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.586
Language: English



The Foundations of Criminal Justice


Crime and Justice in the United States


Crime and Its Consequences


Explaining Crime


The Rule of Law


Law Enforcement


History and Structure of American Law Enforcement


Policing: Roles, Styles, and Functions


Policing America: Issues and Ethics


The Courts


The Administration of Justice


Sentencing, Appeals, and the Death Penalty


Corrections


Institutional Corrections


Prison Life, Inmate Rights, Release, and Recidivism


Community Corrections


Additional Issues in Criminal Justice


Juvenile Justice


The Future of Criminal Justice in the United States