Introduction to Criminal Justice (Paperback)

Stephanie Manzi

ISBN 10: 1793539022 / ISBN 13: 9781793539021

Published by Cognella, Inc, San Diego, 2022

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Paperback. Introduction to Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive overview of four key, topical areas within criminal justice: the law, the police, the courts, and corrections.In Unit I, The Law, students read articles that examine the purpose of the law in general, as well as the specific purposes of criminal law, and also address the complex question of "What is crime?" Unit II features readings that focus on law enforcement in America, police operations, and police discretion. Students consider the unique roles of police officers and how their professional responsibilities often conflict with each other, sometimes resulting in conflict and tension within the communities they are meant to serve.In Unit III, The Courts, students are presented with an overview of the U.S. court system; the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of key decision-makers in criminal courts; and the sentencing of convicted offenders. The final unit explains how the theories, purposes, and techniques of punishment have changed over the centuries and explores the state of corrections in modern-day practice.Designed to provide students with an invaluable knowledge base in the discipline, Introduction to Criminal Justice is an ideal textbook for foundational courses and programs in criminal justice. Provides students with a comprehensive overview of four key, topical areas within criminal justice: the law, the police, the courts, and corrections. Designed to provide students with an invaluable knowledge base in the discipline, this is an ideal textbook for foundational courses and programs in criminal justice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cognella, Inc, San Diego
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1793539022
• ISBN 13: 9781793539021
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Introduction to Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive overview of four key, topical areas within criminal justice: the law, the police, the courts, and corrections.

In Unit I, The Law, students read articles that examine the purpose of the law in general, as well as the specific purposes of criminal law, and also address the complex question of "What is crime?" Unit II features readings that focus on law enforcement in America, police operations, and police discretion. Students consider the unique roles of police officers and how their professional responsibilities often conflict with each other, sometimes resulting in conflict and tension within the communities they are meant to serve.

In Unit III, The Courts, students are presented with an overview of the U.S. court system; the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of key decision-makers in criminal courts; and the sentencing of convicted offenders. The final unit explains how the theories, purposes, and techniques of punishment have changed over the centuries and explores the state of corrections in modern-day practice.

Designed to provide students with an invaluable knowledge base in the discipline, Introduction to Criminal Justice is an ideal textbook for foundational courses and programs in criminal justice.

About the Authors

Stephanie Manzi is a professor of criminal justice in the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University. She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A from the University of Maryland.

Sean Varano is a professor of criminal justice in the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Michigan State University and a B.A. from Pennsylvania State University.