Crime and Justice in America: Realities and Future Prospects [Paperback]

Paul E. Cromwell (Author), Roger G. Dunham (Author)

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Publication Date: November 4, 1996 | ISBN-10: 013228636X | ISBN-13: 978-0132286367 | Edition: 1

Appropriate for special topic courses/critical issues in criminal justice, or as a supplement to most introductory texts. The purpose of this text is to provide a comprehensive range of perspectives on topics and issue critical to the study of criminal justice. Presented in an interesting and readable format, the interdisiplinary approach provides broad coverage of the various topics and issues.

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The purpose of this text is to provide a comprehensive range of perspectives on topics and issue critical to the study of criminal justice. Presented in an interesting and readable format, the interdisiplinary approach provides broad coverage of the various topics and issues.

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The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive range of perspectives on topics and issue critical to the study of criminal justice. Presented in an interesting and readable format, the interdisiplinary approach provides broad coverage of the various topics and issues. Selected readings are included from many sources, such as recent criminal justice research monographs and articles from the professional and academic literature, case studies, sociological, psychological, and criminological analysis, the popular media and literature. The readings create a balance between theory and practice. Also, they promote critical thought about current criminal justice issues while encouraging a vision for the future. Each section contains selected discussions and analysis of current issues and problems, career opportunities, and strategies for pursuing employment in criminal justice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (November 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013228636X
• ISBN-13: 978-0132286367
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,851,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all-around book, May 16, 2000

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This review is from: Crime and Justice in America: Realities and Future Prospects (Paperback)

This book does a great job on describing the origins of Criminal law & the problems it has gone through (such as the topic of racism). Also discussed is the entire court process, topics of policing, and problems faced with the corrections system (i.e. overcrowding and alternatives).