In this text, Cole follows the teaching approach that criminal justice is an interdisciplinary social science, involving aspects of criminology, sociology, law and political science. Cole's "Eagle" has an outstanding reputation for providing the most solid overview of criminal justice from this "four corners" teaching perspective. Cole is effective at displaying how politics and policy fit into the criminal justice system. Material is presented in a way to encourage students to think critically about aspects of crime and justice and to understand that, whether or not they are employed by the criminal justice system, they have a role in how it works.
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"Students need to hit the ground running - this chapter (Chapter 3) has a positive blend of material that does just that! The coverage is well-balanced! This chapter serves as a "kick-off" to the remaining components of the system."
"This text is a true leader in the industry! It is updated, current, well organized and thought through!"
"…clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives!"
"In terms of organization, the text is well thought through! The chapter selection is state-of-the-art from start to finish!"
"The material is clear, accurate, interesting, on the appropriate level and most important, 'on the cutting edge' of the text's three major themes: 1. Criminal justice involves public policies 2. The concept of social system is an essential tool and 3. American values provide the foundation on which criminal justice is based." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"This text is a true leader in the industry! It is updated, current, well organized and thought through!"
"…clearly promotes 'critical understanding' with the Close-Ups, New Directions, Doing Your Part, A Question of Ethics, What Americans Think, and landmark Comparative Perspectives!"
"In terms of organization, the text is well thought through! The chapter selection is state-of-the-art from start to finish!"
"The material is clear, accurate, interesting, on the appropriate level and most important, 'on the cutting edge' of the text's three major themes: 1. Criminal justice involves public policies 2. The concept of social system is an essential tool and 3. American values provide the foundation on which criminal justice is based." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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