Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the Twenty-First Century

Frank J. Schmalleger

ISBN 10: 0133963004 / ISBN 13: 9780133963007

Published by Prentice Hall, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the Twenty-First Century
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133963004
• ISBN 13: 9780133963007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Themes underlying this book/CD-ROM text for beginning students in criminal justice include the contrast between the rights of individuals versus the need for public order, the role of technology in fighting crime and in crime itself, and the challenges of multiculturalism and diversity. A variety of boxed readings give insight on professional issues, news stories, and the future of criminal justice. The included CD-ROM contains interactive scenarios based on real cases, key term review, games, quizzes, a glossary, and Web links. The author is professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke, where he chaired the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

From the Back Cover

Provides a discussion of current criminal justice issues. Clear and comprehensive coverage of “three-strikes” legislation and new “get tough” policy initiatives. Cases include arrests, interrogation, and searches as well as prisoner rights, overcrowding, and sentencing. Provides a significant amount of material on the issues facing women and minorities as they work within or are handled by the justice system.