'This book traverses an impressive array of topics and problems
central to law and criminal justice. Its accessibility,
contemporary themes and sensitivity to issues of inequality make it
a perfect text for students and teachers of sociology, law,
criminology, legal studies and other related areas. It is rare to
find a book that takes the sociological imagination so successfully
into fields that are often viewed as the domain for legal
professionals only. The well-chosen examples also make it a
valuable resource for scholars with experiences of different
justice systems' -" Sharyn L Roach Anleu, Flinders University
"
Smith and Natalier have produced an accessible, wide-ranging and
lucid text which sets the major questions of criminal justice
within the broad framework of classical and contemporary
sociological theory. It represents a significant step forward among
teaching texts in the field, synthesising some difficult material
without over-simplifying it, and providing a broad-overview without
losing sight of the texture of discreet issues' "- Professor Nicola
Lacey, London School of Economics
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Is there really an intrinsic link between the law and our
criminal justice system? What exactly is it and can an
understanding of wider sociological issues tell us anything about
this relationship?
Understanding Criminal Justice addresses the fundamental
relationship between law and the criminal justice system, and the
ways in which both are intimately connected with wider social
forces.
The book provides an essential introduction coverering classic
themes, debates and literatures to ground the student before moving
on to contemporary themes such as globalisation, internet
regulation and the media. The subject matter is contextualised
within the wider social framework by calling into play the
historical, political, community and cultural inputs that impact
upon concrete policies and practice. The authors integrate theory
with data and examples from the UK, USA and Australia.
Through the inclusion of the following pedagogical devices, the
student is encouraged to more fully and independently develop their
understanding of key questions and issues:
" review questions and exercises
" further reading lists
" suggested internet sites
" highlighted key terms
" bullets to summarise key points
" boxed sections on themes, definitions and case studies
This comprehensive overview is ideal for 1st and 2nd year
undergraduates in Criminology, Criminal Justice Studies, Law, Legal
Studies, Sociology, Social Work and Policing. Having used this text
the reader will come to appreciate the myriad paths through which
law and the criminal justice system play a vital, if contested,
role in our society.
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