Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Brief Edition

Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Brief Edition provides students with coverage of core concepts supported by student-tested pedagogical tools that promote student engagement, thought-provoking classroom discussions, and critical-thinking skills. Presenting the latest available research, statistics, and developments in a comprehensive yet concise format, this second edition walks students through scenarios that reflect high pressure, on-the-job circumstances, preparing them to meet such challenges in both the classroom and the real world. Throughout, the learning design emphasizes the critical-thinking and ethical decision-making skills required to work in the criminal justice system.

John Randolph Fuller is Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of West Georgia, where he taught for more than thirty years. He is the author of several books, including Criminal Justice: Mainstream and Crosscurrents, Third Edition (OUP, 2013).