Crime and Justice in America: A Human Perspective (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Leonard Territo (Author), James B. Halsted (Author), Max L. Bromley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130981680 | ISBN-13: 978-0130981684 | Publication Date: August 7, 2003 | Edition: 6

This volume it the most comprehensive, current and applied introduction to criminal justice in the field today. The authors' collective criminal justice experience as jail administrators, police administrators, attorneys, educators and trainers provides a unique perspective into relevant criminal justice topics. The book provides real world examples with a focus on the human dimension within the major components of the Criminal Justice System that illuminate the abstract aspects of the material. The authors examine crime and justice in America, the substantive criminal law, the law of criminal procedure and the rights of the criminally accused, the nature and distribution of crime and its victims, police operations, issues and trends in policing, the dynamics of the criminal court, pretrial procedures, the criminal trial, sentencing, appeals, and the death penalty, jails and detention, correctional institutions, probation, parole, and community corrections, juvenile justice, and drugs, crime and the criminal justice system. For individuals interested in a comprehensive look at America's criminal justice system.

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Comprehensive; Excellent data; Historical information; Easy to comprehend. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The focus on the human dimension and interpersonal relationships involved in the daily activities of the criminal justice system makes the book nformative, interesting, and easy to read. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 656 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130981680
• ISBN-13: 978-0130981684
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Good textbook so far. The first couple of chapters are a little dull. I haven't gotten past the second chapter in my class yet, but i'm hoping the other chapters are more interesting.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased =), December 13, 2007

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It took me 10 days as well to receive the book. It arrived fine, just a scratch out of previous owners name on inside cover, but that's it. The book was in great condition, nice covers, all the pages, no highlighting or underlining..overall very pleased! save $70 than if I had gotten it at school, used!