Essentials of Criminal Justice (with InfoTrac) - Softcover

Senna, Joseph J.; Siegel, Larry J.; Joseph J. Senna, Larry J. Siegel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534523633 ISBN 13: 9780534523633

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

This best-selling paperback essentials text presents criminal justice as a dynamic, ever-changing field, emphasizing how the concepts and processes of criminal justice are constantly evolving. It is ideal for those who want the proven hallmarks of the Senna/Siegel author team in a shorter, paperback presentation. This book provides all the up-to-date coverage of structural and procedural changes in the criminal justice system that instructors require, ultimately helping students to understand the critical issues in the field, and the impact they have on the criminal justice system. This edition offers cutting-edge coverage and thorough integration of technology (including references to the hundreds of online journals, magazines, and resources available through InfoTrac College Edition and on the Web site) to expand students' learning beyond the classroom for real time access to developments in the field.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph J. Senna graduated from Brooklyn College, Fordham University Graduate School Service, and Suffolk University Law School. Dr. Senna spent over fourteen years teaching law and justice courses at Northeastern University. In addition, he has served as an Assistant District Attorney, Director of Harvard Law School Prosecutorial Program, and consultant to numerous criminal justice organizations. His academic specialties include the areas of Criminal Law, Constitutional Due Process, Criminal Justice, and Juvenile Law. Dr. Senna lives with his wife and sons outside of Boston.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0534523633
• ISBN 13: 9780534523633
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 550