Author: Frank J. Schmalleger
Price: $82.97
Book Description
The first and BEST-SELLING brief introduction to criminal justice text, Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction 8e continues to offer instructors and students a trusted, authoritative and impeccably researched introduction to the criminal justice system in America. Now with a CJ careers feature and learning objectives aligned with end-of-chapter questions, the book provides both a streamlined and up-to-date look at this ever-evolving field.
Known for its unifying theme, its unmatched timeliness and its coverage of the newest criminal justice trends and technology, this book has become THE standard by which all other brief texts are judged.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2805 in Books
- Published on: 2009-01-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 576 pages
From the Publisher
Offering the latest information in a concise, easy-to-read, and affordable source, this text focuses directly upon the crime picture in America and the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. It reflects ever-changing crime statistics, newsworthy events involving American law enforcement, precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court decisions, rapidly breaking changes in correctional practice, and current career opportunities.
Customer Reviews
nice introduction to the criminal justice field
i just bought this book at my campus the other day. I can't put it down. This book is very interesting and laid out nicely, definitions are made clear. i feel as if i am there when i look at the pictures in this book and when i am reading about a particular incident.another thing i like about this book is it combines traditional learning with the author wanting the reader to use the internet.
Informative
A good book to read if you're studying the subject, even if it isn't required.
VERY GOOD STATS
Using this for an undergrad college course. This book has lots of good info, and was cheaper here than at the local school bookstore. Plan on keeping this for future reference
