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Zusatztext The approach is excellent. How have we survived so long without this text? This is an excellent overview for students without a criminal justice background. Klappentext Explaining Criminal Justice is the first brief survey text designed for students entering the field of criminal justice who lack a criminal justice background.This primer's helpful shorthand presentation will be useful to students in a variety of ways: * Defines key terminology and issues in an easily understood format. * Offers a basic understanding of the component parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate. * Provides coverage of all major issues¿plus a realistic overview of the criminal justice system. Each chapter features a list of key terms, brief discussions of the important issues under each topic, discussions of emerging issues and concerns in the field, references for all key topics, a brief bibliography, and appropriate website listings. Zusammenfassung Written by Lab, Williams, Holcomb, King, and Buerger, Explaining Criminal Justice is the first brief survey text designed for students entering the field of criminal justice who lack a criminal justice background. This primer's helpful shorthand presentation will be useful to students in a variety of ways: * Defines key terminology and issues in an easily understood format. * Offers a basic understanding of the component parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate. * Provides coverage of all major issues--plus a realistic overview of the criminal justice system. Each chapter features a list of key terms, brief discussions of the important issues under each topic, discussions of emerging issues and concerns in the field, references for all key topics, a brief bibliography, and appropriate website listings. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Crime and the Criminal Justice System Introduction: What Is Crime? The Philosophies of the Criminal Justice System A System of Checks and Balances The Four C's of the Criminal Justice System (Citizens, Cops, Courts, and Corrections) Recent Trends in Criminal Justice Suggested Readings Chapter 2: Theories/Explanations of Crime Introduction Theoretical Schools of Thought Biological Explanations Psychological Explanations Sociological Explanations Theory Integration Suggested Readings Chapter 3: Policing and Law Enforcement Introduction Structure Organization Police Work and Career Paths Historical Background The American Experience Enduring Elements and Issues Future Issues Suggested Readings Chapter 4: Courts and Legal Issues Introduction Federal Court System State Court Systems Court Actors Movement of Cases Through the Court System Current Issues Suggested Readings Chapter 5: Corrections Introduction Contemporary Corrections Punishment in Contemporary America Sentencing and Sanctions Available Sanctions Future Issues Facing Corrections Suggested Readings Chapter 6: The Juvenile Justice System Introduction Defining Delinquency The Development of the Juvenile Justice System The Philosophy of the System The Police and Juveniles The Juvenile Court Due Process for Juveniles Juvenile Corrections Special Topics Suggested Readings ...
