Controversies in Criminal Justice: Contemporary Readings

Controversies in Criminal Justice: Contemporary Readings
ISBN-10
1891487949
ISBN-13
9781891487941
Pages
362
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
Roxbury Publishing Company
Authors
Scott H. Decker, Leanne Fiftal Alarid

Description

Academics and practitioners juxtapose opposing arguments on 30 current controversies in criminal justice for the benefit of students entering the field. They cover the broad themes of the nature of American crime, law enforcement and community policing, administering criminal law in the courts, and