The American Criminal Justice System: How it Works, how it Doesn't, and how to Fix it
- ISBN-10
- 0313383472
- ISBN-13
- 9780313383472
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 250
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Gerhard Falk
Description
This critical yet honest appraisal of our criminal justice system addresses its strengths and its flaws—and makes recommendations for improvement. * Provides an extensive bibliography including books, journal articles, newspaper accounts, and government documents * Includes a chronology
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