An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Updated to reflect changes in the criminal justice systems in several countries, An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice, Second Edition explores and illustrates the idea that a country's legal model determines the character of its police, corrections, and legal system. It focuses on how law shapes policing, including how it causes police to act as though they are above the law. Each chapter is designed as an independent unit of study. Along with updates to each chapter, other new additions to the second edition include: A list of learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter A summary at the end of each chapter Classroom exercises A threefold increase to the number of photographs An expanded discussion of the oldest known legal systems An extensive discussion on the rule of law A discussion of United Nations actions to improve juvenile justice Increased attention to the role of the Organization of American States Thorough and concise, An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice, Second Edition provides a text covering the different major legal models in the world that is ideal for a one-semester course.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	2016
Authors:	Dilip K Das • Cliff Roberson
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	333
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-59716-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-59716-0
Barcode:	9780367597160

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