Explaining Criminal Justice
, by Lab, Steven P.; Williams, Marian; Holcomb, Jefferson E.; King, William R.; Buerger, Michael E.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780195330311 | 0195330315
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 10/1/2003
Written by Lab, Williams, Holcomb, King, and Buerger, Explaining Criminal Justice is the first brief survey text designed for students entering the field of criminal justice who lack a criminal justice background. This primer's helpful shorthand presentation will be useful to students in a variety of ways: * Defines key terminology and issues in an easily understood format. * Offers a basic understanding of the component parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate. * Provides coverage of all major issues--plus a realistic overview of the criminal justice system. Each chapter features a list of key terms, brief discussions of the important issues under each topic, discussions of emerging issues and concerns in the field, references for all key topics, a brief bibliography, and appropriate website listings.