Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, Student Value Edition — Frank Schmalleger (2019)

Book Description

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes – all at an affordable price. For introductory courses in criminal justice. The gold standard for criminal justice texts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction examines crime in the US with a focus on police, courts, and corrections. Students contemplate the fine line separating freedom from security, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system. A wealth of Internet resources along with author tweets (@schmalleger) build on central ideas in the text, while keeping pace with changes in a continually changing field. Emphasizing the need for systemic change, the 13th edition includes revised coverage of large-scale crimes pervasive in the US, as well as policing issues and challenges, sentencing guidelines, and state laws redefining the age of criminal responsibility. Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 13th Edition, is also available via Revel(TM) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Book Details

• Author: – n
• Publisher: Pearson n
• Published Date: 2019-01-31
• Published Year: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780135208984