eTextbook 978-0134145594 Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134145593
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134145594
• Author: Frank Schmalleger

Best-selling and time-tested, Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century,continues to lead the field as the gold-standard for introductory criminal justice texts. Its comprehensive coverage focuses on the crime picture in America and on the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Building upon the theme of individual freedom versus personal security, it challenges students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it adapts to the needs of a complex and rapidly changing society. An instructor and student favorite, the Fourteenth Edition continues its tradition of thorough analysis of today’s issues in an easy-to-read format.

Table contents:

PART I: CRIME IN AMERICA
What Is Criminal Justice?
The Crime Picture
The Search for Causes
Criminal Law
PART II: POLICING
Policing: History and Structure
Policing: Purpose and Organization
Policing: Legal Aspects
Policing: Issues and Challenges
PART III: ADJUDICATION
The Courts: Structure and Participants
Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial
Sentencing
PART IV: CORRECTIONS
Probation, Parole, and Reentry
Prisons and Jails
Prison Life
PART V: SPECIAL ISSUES
Juvenile Justice
Drugs and Crime
Terrorism, Multinational Criminal Justice, and Global Issues
High-Technology Crimes

Title Tag:

Exploring Modern Criminal Justice: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century
Criminal Justice Today: Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Law Enforcement
Navigating Criminal Justice in the 21st Century: Essential Introductory Text