An edition of Introduction to criminal justice (2005)

Introduction to criminal justice

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An edition of Introduction to criminal justice (2005)

Introduction to criminal justice

12th ed.
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As fast-paced and vital as criminal justice itself, the Twelfth Edition of Siegel's Introduction to Criminal Justice is an authoritative, comprehensive, solidly researched bestseller that sparks students' interest with its cutting-edge topics and gripping examples -- all presented with the author's trademark of exceptional balance and objectivity. With its new "Careers in Criminal Justice" feature in every chapter, new interactive online tools, provocative illustrations and examples, and a lively, to-the-point writing style perfect for today's students, this book guides readers through the intricate workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems; the concepts and processes of justice; and key policy issues. More student-friendly than ever, the Twelfth Edition of Introduction to Criminal Justice will engage students with its dynamic new visual design; even more real-world applications; updated coverage of current topics such as white-collar crime, terrorism, and cyber-crime; and new integrated multimedia resources for teaching and learning. - Amazon.

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Cover of: Introduction to criminal justice
Introduction to criminal justice
2010, Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
in English - 12th ed.
Cover of: Introduction to criminal justice
Introduction to criminal justice
2005, Thomson/Wadsworth
in English - 10th ed.

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Belmont, CA

Table of Contents

Part one : The nature of crime, law and criminal justice.
Crime and criminal justice
The nature and extent of crime
Understanding crime and victimization
Criminal law : substance and procedure
Criminal justice in the new millennium : terrorism, homeland security, and cyber crime
Part two : The police and law enforcement.
Police in society : history and organization
The police : organization, role, function
Issues in policing
Police and the rule of law
Part three : Courts and adjudication.
The courts and the judiciary
The prosecution and the defense
Pretrial procedures
The criminal trial
Punishment and sentencing
Part four : Corrections.
Community sentences : probation, intermediate sanctions, and restorative justice
Corrections : history, institutions, and populations
Prison life : living in and leaving prison
Part five : The history and nature of the juvenile justice system.
The juvenile justice system

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
345.7305
Library of Congress
KF9223 .S4 2010

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxxiii, 746 p.
Number of pages
746

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23711982M
ISBN 10
0495599778, 0495602639
ISBN 13
9780495599777, 9780495602637
LCCN
2008934007

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January 12, 2016 Edited by Bryan Tyson Edited without comment.
January 11, 2016 Edited by Jennifer L. Walton Added new cover
January 11, 2016 Edited by Jennifer L. Walton Added new cover
October 21, 2011 Edited by LC Bot import new book
September 18, 2009 Created by ImportBot Imported from Library of Congress MARC record.