Full Description
The gold standard for introductory criminal justice texts.Best-selling and time-tested, Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century,continues to lead the field as the gold-standard for introductory criminal justice texts. Its comprehensive coverage focuses on the crime picture in America and on the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Building upon the theme of individual freedom versus personal security, it challenges students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it adapts to the needs of a complex and rapidly changing society. An instructor and student favorite, the Fourteenth Edition continues its tradition of thorough analysis of today's issues in an easy-to-read format. Criminal Justice Today, 14/e is also available via REVEL (TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.
Contents
Chapter 1Chapter 2: The Crime Picture Chapter 3: The Search for Causes Chapter 4: Criminal Law Chapter 5: Policing: History and Structure Chapter 6: Policing: Purpose and Organization Chapter 7: Policing: Legal Aspects Chapter 8: Policing: Issues and Challenges Chapter 9: The Courts: Structure and Participants Chapter 10: Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial Chapter 11: Sentencing Chapter 12: Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections Chapter 13: Prisons and Jails Chapter 14: Prison Life Chapter 15: Juvenile Justice Chapter 16: Drugs and Crime Chapter 17: Terrorism, Multinational Criminal Justice, and Global Issues Chapter 18: High-Technology Crimes
