Covering criminal justice history on a cross-national basis,
this book surveys criminal justice in Western civilization and
American life chronologically from ancient times to the present. It
is an introduction to the historical problems of crime, law
enforcement and penology, set against the background of major
historical events and movements.
Integrating criminal justice history into the scope of European,
British, French and American history, this text provides the
opportunity for comparisons of crime and punishment over boundaries
of national histories. The text concludes with a chapter that
addresses terrorism and homeland security.
* Spans all of western history, and examines the core beliefs
about human nature and society that informed the development of
criminal justice systems. The fifth edition gives increased
coverage of American law enforcement, corrections, and legal
systems * Each chapter is enhanced with supplemental "Timeline,"
"Time Capsule," and "Featured Outlaw" boxes as well as discussion
questions, notes and problems * Contains discussion questions,
notes, learning objectives, key terms lists, biographical vignettes
of key historical figures, and "History Today" exercises to engage
the reader and encourage critical thinking
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