Overview
Written by an experienced author, professor, and past president of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Criminal Justice: Brief Edition addresses the fundamental issues of criminal justice in the United States. Jay Albanese uses the over-arching themes of violent crime and divergent interests to explain the links among the people, laws, agencies, and processes that comprise the criminal justice system. This brief edition is a perfect option for readers who enjoy the quality and range of options found in the big book, but want something more compact. Anyone interested in gaining a broad understanding of the criminal justice system.
Synopsis
This textbook covers the basics of the study of criminal justice. Chapters address the nature and causes of crime, the definition and measurement of crime, perpetrators and victims, economic and political crimes, criminal law, the justice system, the police and police misconduct, the courts, defense and prosecution, trials and sentencing, jails and prisons, probation and community corrections, contemporary trends, juvenile justice, and comparative criminal law. Special sections focus on statistical data, the portrayal of criminal justice issues in the media, and critical thinking. Albanese teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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This textbook covers the basics of the criminal justice system. Chapters address issues like crime and violence, defining and measuring crime, sophisticated crimes, criminal law, criminal procedure, officers of the law, law enforcement and police behavior, criminal courts, defense and prosecution, trials and sentencing, prisons, and corrections in the community. Albanese teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)