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INTRODUCTORY CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fundamentals of Criminal Justice A Sociological View, Second Edition Steven E. Barkan, PhD George J. Bryjak, PhD The criminal justice system is a key social institution in the lives of citizens everywhere. Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View, Second Edition provides a unique social context to explore and explain the nature, impact, and significance of the criminal justice system in everyday life. This introductory text examines important sociological issues including class, race, and gender inequality. The effectiveness of criminal justice in controlling and reducing crime is critically examined to bring readers to a deeper understanding of the operation of the criminal justice system and the genesis of crime and victimization. Key Features • Explores international issues, such as Islamic justice and European sentencing practices, for a comprehensive analysis of critical social topics. • Features controversial current events, such as police corruption and prison crowding, to engage readers with interesting and timely information. • Poses hypothetical situations and review questions to initiate provocative classroom discussions. ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-5424-2 • Paperback 500 Pages • © 2011 • Available Fall 2010 Exploring Criminal Justice Robert M. Regoli, PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder John D. Hewitt, PhD, Grand Valley State University Exploring Criminal Justice provides a clear, complete, and credible introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system. Using an easy-to-follow writing style, this text explains the overarching processes and purposes of the criminal justice system. In addition, this text provides thorough integration of criminological theory and policy, as it presents both historical context and current features of the U.S. criminal justice system. Key Features • Focus on Criminal Justice explores the nature of crime and the criminal justice response to incidents. • Thinking About Crime and Justice challenges readers to think like practicing criminal justice professionals with realworld case studies and accompanying discussion questions. • Around the Globe offers a window into law and law enforcement around the world. • Voice of the Court provides summaries and excerpts from court rulings which have helped shape the criminal justice system and process. ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4284-3 • Hardcover 549 Pages • © 2008 Instructor Resources: ITK, CW: LO, PP, TB Student Resources: CW: CO, CQ, FL, IG 6 40 Tall Pine Drive | Sudbury, MA | 01776 | 978-443-5000 | www.jbpub.com
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