Social Justice/Criminal Justice: The Maturation of Critical Theory in Law, Crime, and Deviance (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series) [Paperback]

Bruce A. Arrigo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0534545580 | ISBN-13: 978-0534545581 | Edition: 1

This reader features contributions from the best-known names in criminology today, commenting on modern theories of criminology and how the concept of justice is met (or not met) by our criminal justice system. Based on critical theories of criminology, each author presents a compelling vision of illustrations of the theory and shows how the theoretical framework relates to the nature and structure of our criminal justice system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (July 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534545580
• ISBN-13: 978-0534545581
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Alternative in the Study of Criminal Justice!, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Social Justice/Criminal Justice: The Maturation of Critical Theory in Law, Crime, and Deviance (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series) (Paperback)

This anthology offers a wide perspective of criminal justice issues by experts in the field. Unlike other criminal justice anthologies, this book offers a wide variety of views about how social justice and criminal justice work, or do not work together. Many of the articles contained in the book focus on criminal justice issues that are new phenomena in American society. Most of the issues presented within the book are a great addition to the long established criminological theories that have been taught to generations of criminology students. This book would make an interesting addition to anyone interested in studying the dynamics of current criminal justice issues.