Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process (Paperback)

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For Administration of Justice, Justice Administration, and Organization of Justice Systems courses for upper division criminal justice undergraduates who have had a first course in criminal justice. Great length for quarter or semester courses. This comprehensive and up-to-date book examines all aspects of the criminal justice system from an organizational perspective. Key theoretical approaches and concepts are explained together with key terms and organizational principles, models, and typologies. The text also analyzes organizational effectiveness and covers police, court, and corrections organizations in depth to fully illustrate the operations of these justice systems.

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OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF
Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Utilizing the case method of learning, two cases are presented at the conclusion of each chapter for class discussion and paper assignments
• Thorough review of key organizational, interpersonal, and individual variables used in the analysis of persons, groups, and institutions throughout the criminal justice system
• Comprehensive review of theories of motivation in criminal justice organizations
• Up-to-date and interesting box materials supplementing text, featuring key topics and contemporary themes of different dimensions of criminal justice organizations
• Personality highlights and commentaries by professionals who work in criminal justice agencies and organizations
• Comprehensive overview of theories, models, and typologies used for analyzing organizational structure and change
• Extended discussion of both formal and informal communication networks in organizations, including a description of their functions and dysfunctions
• Presentation of key leadership theories in organizational analysis, including a balanced discussion of power and authority
• Discussion of critical issues in the administration of juvenile justice systems
• Extensive discussion of organizational effectiveness and how organizations are assessed and evaluated

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Product Details

• Paperback: 415 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (May 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130842346
• ISBN-13: 978-0130842343
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #638,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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