Overview
Cole and Smith's classic best-seller examines criminal justice across several disciplines, and presents elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. Broad coverage of the facts, an interesting writing style, and compelling delivery of current events make THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE one of the best texts available for an in-depth introduction to the American criminal justice system.
Full Product Details
Author: George F Cole (University of Connecticut Health Center) ,
Christopher E Smith (Michigan State University)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Edition: 12th ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 27.70cm
Weight: 1.578kg
ISBN: 9780495599654
ISBN 10: 0495599654
Pages: 692
Publication Date: 01 January 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This text is a true leader in the industry! It is updated, current, well organized and thought through! In terms of organization, the text is well thought through! The chapter selection is state-of-the-art from start to finish! a]clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives! Students need to hit the ground running a this chapter (Chapter 3) has a positive blend of material that does just that! The coverage is well-balanced! This chapter serves as a kick-off to the remaining components of the system. The material is clear, accurate, interesting, on the appropriate level and most important, 'on the cutting edge' of the text's three major themes: 1. Criminal justice involves public policies 2. The concept of social system is an essential tool and 3. American values provide the foundation on which criminal justice is based. Students need to hit the ground running ? this chapter (Chapter 3) has a positive blend of material that does just that! The coverage is well-balanced! This chapter serves as a kick-off to the remaining components of the system. ?clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives! Students need to hit the ground running - this chapter (Chapter 3) has a positive blend of material that does just that! The coverage is well-balanced! This chapter serves as a kick-off to the remaining components of the system. clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives!
clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives!
The material is clear, accurate, interesting, on the appropriate level and most important, 'on the cutting edge' of the text's three major themes: 1. Criminal justice involves public policies 2. The concept of social system is an essential tool and 3. American values provide the foundation on which criminal justice is based.
