This text helps students understand controversial issues of racial and economic inequities found in the criminal justice system, offering an alternative interpretation of criminal justice that is rarely presented in traditional textbooks. After overviews of the criminal justice system and the problem of crime in society and a description of theoretical perspectives on criminal justice and law, chapters discuss American law enforcement, police functions and problems, the criminal courts, and sentencing, then look at the modern prison system, prison culture, women and juveniles in the system, and reform and social justice. Shelden is affiliated with the University of Nevada. Brown is affiliated with Western Oregon University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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