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For introductory courses in criminal justice. The gold standard for
criminal justice texts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction
examines crime in the US with a focus on police, courts, and
corrections. Students contemplate the fine line separating freedom
from security, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the
American justice system. A wealth of Internet resources along with
author tweets (@schmalleger) build on central ideas in the text,
while keeping pace with changes in a continually changing field.
Emphasizing the need for systemic change, the 13th edition includes
revised coverage of large-scale crimes pervasive in the US, as well
as policing issues and challenges, sentencing guidelines, and state
laws redefining the age of criminal responsibility. Criminal
Justice: A Brief Introduction, 13th Edition, is also available via
Revel(TM), an interactive learning environment that enables
students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Using real-world scenarios developed from actual field experiences,
and authentic documents such as warrants, American Criminal
Procedure Today bridges the gap between theoretical presentations
of criminal procedure and on-the-job experiences. Comprehensive,
conversational, and co-written by the one of the foremost authors
in the Criminal Justice discipline.
Constitutional Law Today serves as an introductory text for those
students contemplating careers as law enforcement or corrections
officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, or other criminal
justice professionals. In fourteen highly readable and relatable
chapters, the authors focus on the aspects of constitutional law
that most impact the day-to-day operations of the criminal justice
system. They encourage readers to develop a deep understanding of
how and why the Constitution, and the judicial decisions that
interpret it, apply to police officers and others working in the
justice system. The authors provide pedagogically rich materials
such as recurring boxes that examine important events, both
historic and modern, including The Constitution and Social Justice
and Focus on Law Enforcement. This book is intended primarily for
constitutional law courses in criminal justice programs at two- and
four-year institutions.
A Guide to Graduate School Success for Criminal Justice, Public
Safety, and Administration of Justice Students helps criminal
justice undergraduates think through the myriad decisions related
to pursuing a graduate or related degree. The book begins by
encouraging readers to assess their career goals to determine if
graduate school is the logical next step, then provides practical
advice for selecting a school and a program. It emphasizes the
behaviors and attitudes imperative for success and suggests
students treat every interaction like an interview or training
opportunity. The text includes practical advice for developing key
skill sets, including effective information retention, quality
notetaking, communicating well through the written word, and more.
The book closes by addressing how the choices a student makes in
their personal or professional life during graduate school and
beyond can influence their chosen career path, either positively or
negatively. A Guide to Graduate School Success for Criminal
Justice, Public Safety, and Administration of Justice Students is
an ideal resource for any undergraduate student interested in
pursuing a graduate or related degree.
An inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America with
entry emphasis focused on the 20th century. Addressing specifically
the period from 1960 to the present, this reference also projects
into the 21st century with contemporary terms covering aspects of
violent crime, terrorism, riots, gangs, guns and gun control, AIDS,
drug and drug related crime, and corporate and political crime. An
inter-disciplinary survey of crime and violence in America with
historical perspective, but primary entry emphasis focused on the
20th century. Addressing specifically the period from 1960 to the
present, this reference also projects into the 21st century with
contemporary terminology covering aspects of violent crime, DNA
evidence, terrorism, riots, gangs, guns and gun control, AIDS, drug
and drug related crime, and corporate and political crime. A
Bibliographic Essay, Table of Cases, and Index enrich this work
designed for students, scholars, and professionals in criminal
justice and related fields.
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