Explaining Criminal Justice
- ISBN-10
- 1931719160
- ISBN-13
- 9781931719162
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 189
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Author
- Steven P. Lab
Description
A brief survey text designed for students entering the field of criminal justice who lack a criminal justice background. This text defines key terminology and issues; offers a basic understanding of the component parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate; and, provides coverage of the major issues.
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Other editions
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- 1980
- 263 pages
- Paperback
- Oelgeschlager, Gunn & Hain
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