Academic Politics and the History of Criminal Justice Education: (Contributions in Criminology and Penology) [Hardcover]

Frank Morn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0313293163 | ISBN-13: 978-0313293160

The rise of academic criminal justice programs from their beginnings at the University of California in the 1930s through the split into academic and vocational models during the later decades are described in this work. Academic politics and politicians are emphasized. The academic infighting in developing programs, and input from various other disciplines to the field are described. The work is addressed to professors of criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, and education.

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“[I]f one believes a thorough knowledge of the historical development of the criminal justice discipline can be a benefit to an academic advisor or if one has an interest in this field beyond a casual curiosity, this publication is well worth the time spent to read it.”–NACADA Journal

About the Author

FRANK MORN is Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences at the Illinois State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (March 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313293163
• ISBN-13: 978-0313293160
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,423,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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