Introduction to Criminal Justice
Author:   Lawrence F. Travis III (University of Cincinnati, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Edition:   6th New edition
ISBN:  

9781593455057


Pages:   630
Publication Date:   01 April 2008
Replaced By:   9781437734904
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


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Introduction to Criminal Justice


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This student-friendly introductory core text describes the criminal justice process in the United States — outlining the decisions, practices, people and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts and corrections.

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Author:   Lawrence F. Travis III (University of Cincinnati, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Anderson Publishing
Edition:   6th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.90cm
Weight:   1.089kg
ISBN:  

9781593455057


ISBN 10:   1593455054
Pages:   630
Publication Date:   01 April 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Replaced By:   9781437734904
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

1. Criminal Justice Perspectives 2. The Justice Process 3. Crime and Crime Control 4. Counting Crimes and Criminals 5. Police and Policing 6. Law Enforcement in the Criminal Justice System 7. The Criminal Courts 8. People and Problems in the Courts 9. Sentencing: The Goals and Process of Punishment 10. Incarceration 11. Problems and Issues in Incarceration 12. Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections 13. Issues in Community Supervision 14. The Juvenile Justice System 15. Discharge and Developments

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Author Information

Lawrence F. Travis III is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. His primary research interests lie in policing, criminal justice policy reform, sentencing, and corrections.

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