Criminal Justice: The Essentials

MICHAEL

Steven P. Lab

Jefferson E. Holcomb

William R. King

Marian R. Williams

Melissa W. Burek

Oxford University Press Academic US

Victimology

William G. Doerner

Taylor & Francis Group

This book reviews concepts, information and points of view that help to explain the context and constraints of the criminal justice system. The chapters summarize developments in public policy and crime control, and interweave themes central to the discussion: the impact of ideology, the role of the media, and the politicization of crime and criminal justice.

Crime Prevention: Approaches, Practices and Evaluations

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Routledge

Juvenile Justice: An Introduction

Politics & Social Sciences

John T. Whitehead

Social Sciences

Taylor and Francis

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.

Explaining Criminal Justice

Michael E. Buerger

Marian Williams

Roxbury Pub. Co

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