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Open this book and step into America's court system! With Neubauer/Fradella's AMERICA'S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL SYSTEM, 14th Edition, you'll get an inside view of the experiences of a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney and more. This fascinating and well-researched text gives you a realistic sense of being in the courthouse. The book's approach, which focuses on the courthouse "players," makes it easy to understand each person's important role in bringing a case through the court process, enabling you to quickly grasp what it's like to work in and be a part of the American criminal justice system. The authors highlight not only the pivotal role of the criminal courts, but also the court's importance and impact on society as a whole.
About the author
David William Neubauer has taught at the University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis and most recently at the University of New Orleans. In addition to this best-selling text, he is the author of DEBATING CRIME: RHETORIC AND REALITY and BATTLE SUPREME: THE CONFIRMATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS AND THE FUTURE OF THE SUPREME COURT, both from Wadsworth. His articles have appeared in a wide array of scholarly journals, including Law and Society Review, Judicature, Policy Studies Journal and Law and Policy Quarterly. Dr. Neubauer's current research interests include nominations to the Supreme Court and religion in public life.
