Introduction to Criminal Justice
- ISBN-10
- 0323290701
- ISBN-13
- 9780323290708
- Series
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 576
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-07-30
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Bradley D. Edwards, Lawrence F. Travis III
Description
This student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. Systems approach to the criminal justice process provides students with an excellent foundation in the discipline Each chapter is enhanced by important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice
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