Pursuing Justice - Softcover

Weisheit, Ralph A.; Morn, Frank T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534623913 ISBN 13: 9780534623913

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

This book is an introduction to the pursuit of justice and how our criminal justice system is designed to further or hamper that goal. It is designed to fill a gap in the literature on justice by combining a discussion of the concept of justice within a philosophical and legal context. The authors discuss the concept of justice, provide examples of injustice, and discuss strategies for achieving justice.

About this title

About the Author

Ralph A. Weisheit is a Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice and Outstanding University Researcher at Illinois State University, where he has been employed since August of 1982. Dr. Weisheit received his PhD in sociology from Washington State University and has been named a Fellow in the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for his contributions to teaching and research. Dr. Weisheit has appeared on the CBS news program "60 Minutes" and in the PBS documentary series "Frontline" on the issue of domestic marijuana cultivation. He has authored or co-authored six books, including "Crime and Policing in Rural and Small-Town America" with David N. Falcone and L. Edward Wells. He has published numerous articles, book chapters, and essays.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534623913
• ISBN 13: 9780534623913
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240