Criminal Justice in Action (3rd Edition)
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- Synopsis
- This textbook introduces the criminal justice system and particularly examines the roles played by police, courts, and corrections. Gaines (California State University) and Miller discuss measurements and explanations of crime, criminal law, police organization, pretrial procedures, criminal trials, punishment and sentencing, probation and community corrections, juvenile justice, the drug war, and cybercrime. The fifth edition adds a chapter on homeland security and sections on police strategies, jail overcrowding, and school violence. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 100 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780534629038
- Publisher:
- Wadsworth
- Date of Addition:
- 08/07/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Wadsworth
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Textbooks, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.