Get in on the action with CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION: THE CORE, 5th Edition, the most exciting, accessible and applied introduction to the field available today. Ideal for a fast-paced course, this brief paperback--with its engaging magazine-like layout--places students in the center of the action using vivid, up-to-the-minute stories and case studies to demonstrate the bedrock principles of the American justice system at work. With a strengthened focus on critical thinking, the fifth edition provides learning objectives, self-assessment tools and a multimedia study center so learners can get the most out of the text. And for students pursuing a degree, the text provides a wealth of information on the field's latest career options.
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Larry K. Gaines received his Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University. He is currently Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair at California State University, San Bernardino. Dr. Gaines has co-authored several books on policing. His research interests include Police Administration and Operations, Community Policing, and Drugs and the Criminal Justice System.
Roger LeRoy Miller received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is currently Director of the Institute for University Studies in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Miller is a legal specialist and author of numerous books on law and the legal environment, including criminal procedure. In addition, Dr. Miller has authored books on the war on drugs, the economics of crime and criminal behavior, and on related topics. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Roger LeRoy Miller received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is currently Director of the Institute for University Studies in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Miller is a legal specialist and author of numerous books on law and the legal environment, including criminal procedure. In addition, Dr. Miller has authored books on the war on drugs, the economics of crime and criminal behavior, and on related topics. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This book is great for college as I'm using it as required text for a Administration of Justice class and its very informative and unlike a lot of books, doesn't put me to sleep. It also goes into detail the various branches of federal, state, county and local law enforcement and breaks down and describes each. It even describes some of the positions in these general forms of law enforcement and what their roles are. Buy this book first if you're going into AJ (and maybe if the book is required)
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Bought this book for a criminal justice class. Overall, it's a pretty good book. What I like about it the most is its ability to spark discussion over topics mentioned in the book. It's even okay just to read. The layout is eye catching and even entertaining. It's not boring. It covers all kinds of different issues such as profiling, psychological disorders, family problems, and much more. I really liked this book, but I wouldn't have bought it if i didn't have to. Most of the information this book offers is available basically everywhere on the internet, etc. Not bad.
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