Steven P. Lab, Marian Williams, Jefferson E. Holcomb

Explaining Criminal Justice

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Produktbeschreibung

Written by Lab, Williams, Holcomb, King, and Buerger, Explaining Criminal Justice is the first brief survey text designed for students entering the field of criminal justice who lack a criminal justice background. This primer's helpful shorthand presentation will be useful to students in a variety of ways: * Defines key terminology and issues in an easily understood format. * Offers a basic understanding of the component parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate. * Provides coverage of all major issues--plus a realistic overview of the criminal justice system. Each chapter features a list of key terms, brief discussions of the important issues under each topic, discussions of emerging issues and concerns in the field, references for all key topics, a brief bibliography, and appropriate website listings.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9780195330311
• ISBN-10: 0195330315
• Artikelnr.: 22781426

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Introduction: What Is Crime?
The Philosophies of the Criminal Justice System
A System of Checks and Balances
The Four C's of the Criminal Justice System (Citizens, Cops, Courts, and Corrections)
Recent Trends in Criminal Justice
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2: Theories/Explanations of Crime
Introduction
Theoretical Schools of Thought
Biological Explanations
Psychological Explanations
Sociological Explanations
Theory Integration
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3: Policing and Law Enforcement
Introduction
Structure
Organization
Police Work and Career Paths
Historical Background
The American Experience
Enduring Elements and Issues
Future Issues
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4: Courts and Legal Issues
Introduction
Federal Court System
State Court Systems
Court Actors
Movement of Cases Through the Court System
Current Issues
Suggested Readings
Chapter 5: Corrections
Introduction
Contemporary Corrections
Punishment in Contemporary America
Sentencing and Sanctions
Available Sanctions
Future Issues Facing Corrections
Suggested Readings
Chapter 6: The Juvenile Justice System
Introduction
Defining Delinquency
The Development of the Juvenile Justice System
The Philosophy of the System
The Police and Juveniles
The Juvenile Court
Due Process for Juveniles
Juvenile Corrections
Special Topics
Suggested Readings