Criminal Justice in America
- ISBN-10
- 1337514888
- ISBN-13
- 9781337514880
- Series
- Criminal Justice in America
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 544
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-14
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- George F. Cole, Christopher E. Smith, Christina DeJong
Description
This concise introductory criminal justice text uses an interdisciplinary approach to introduce students to the field's foundations and individual components, as well as to many contemporary controversies in the justice system. Through the use of current issues, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, efforts to reform sentencing and reduce prison populations, and the impact of new technologies, this book highlights societal developments that pose new challenges for criminal justice professionals. Created as an alternative to more encyclopedic introductory texts, this reader-friendly bestseller incorporates ideas, themes, and theories from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, Ninth Edition, teaches students to become better citizens by helping them think critically about what justice means in our society and how individuals can play a role in defining that meaning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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