The US Criminal Justice System A Reference Handbook

This wide-ranging resource provides an authoritative overview of the criminal justice system in America, including its history, legal and philosophical foundations, dimensions of racial and economic inequality, and insights into daily life inside America''s complex court and correctional systems. Explore the origins and evolution of America''s criminal justice system, the moral values and legal doctrines that shaped the nation''s laws and prisons, and current problems, controversies, and reforms related to criminal justice. Profiles of leading figures in the field of criminal justice and social activism, related primary documents, suggestions for further reading and a detailed chronology are also included.>

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Sarah Koon-Magnin, Ryan J. Williams, Ryan J Williams
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 30.05.2024
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto internazionale, diritto degli stranieri
• EAN: 9781440879623
• ISBN: 978-1-4408-7962-3
• Numero di pagine: 296
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 15.6 x 23 x 2.4 cm
• Serie: Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Categorie: USA, LAW / Criminal Law / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Crime, Criminal law & procedure, LAW / Criminal Procedure, Capital Punishment, War on Drugs, Law enforcement, United States of America, USA, Penology and punishment, Prisons, Human rights, civil rights, Law, citizenship & rights for the lay person, criminal justice, Criminal justice law, DEATH PENALTY, Mass Incarceration, criminal courts, life in prison, economic injustice, racial injustice, prisons and jails, Family Impact of Incarceration, Societal Impact of Incarceration, Felonies and Misdemeanors