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Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction (Paperback)

by Frank Schmalleger (Author)

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"I want you to know that I was very impressed with your method and style of teaching and writing in how you related the particular subjects to events occurring today. Your articulate writing helped me earn an A for my first Criminal Justice class and inspired me to continue in my major. Right now I am also using the 4th edition of your Criminology Today book for my Criminology class. I am now looking into the third chapter. I think you are a great author and I want to thank you for contributing to Criminal Justice academics." -Student @ Forsyth Technical Comm College --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Written by an author dedicated to making the subject of criminal justice interesting for students, this streamlined paperback focuses directly upon the crime picture in America and the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. It uses real-life stories throughout that are designed to capture and sustain the attention of its readers and guide them towards achieving a meaningful and comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered in this dynamic field of study.

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Paperback: 499 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4 edition (May 4, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0130887293
ISBN-13: 978-0130887290
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,746,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars nice introduction to the criminal justice field, September 2, 2000

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i just bought this book at my campus the other day. I can't put it down. This book is very interesting and laid out nicely, definitions are made clear. i feel as if i am there when i look at the pictures in this book and when i am reading about a particular incident.another thing i like about this book is it combines traditional learning with the author wanting the reader to use the internet.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Informative, August 25, 1999

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A good book to read if you're studying the subject, even if it isn't required.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Knowledgeable, July 4, 2009

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I am studing Law and i found this book to be very helpful. I have learned alot by reading this book and would suggest it to someone else in school that is learning Law.

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