Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice
ISBN-10
0495599778
ISBN-13
9780495599777
Series
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Category
Social Science
Pages
784
Language
English
Published
2009-01-05
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Author
Larry Siegel

Description

As fast-paced and vital as criminal justice itself, the Twelfth Edition of Siegel's INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE is an authoritative, comprehensive, solidly researched bestseller that sparks students' interest with its cutting-edge topics and gripping examples -- all presented with the author's trademark of exceptional balance and objectivity. With its new Careers in Criminal Justice feature in every chapter, new interactive online tools, provocative illustrations and examples, and a lively, to-the-point writing style perfect for today's students, this book guides readers through the intricate workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems; the concepts and processes of justice; and key policy issues. More student-friendly than ever, the Twelfth Edition of INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE will engage students with its dynamic new visual design; even more real-world applications; updated coverage of current topics such as white-collar crime, terrorism, and cyber-crime; and new integrated multimedia resources for teaching and learning. 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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