1. This book offer a condensed approach to criminology and criminal justice, drawing on key themes and core debates across the curriculum; it is perfect for instructors looking for an alternative to the larger textbooks and can easily be supplemented with further readings. 2. Unlike more theoretical oriented texts, this book offers coverage of theory and the workings of the criminal justice system. 3. The main market for this book is for Criminology and Criminal Justice courses as part of a Sociology Major, but there is an obvious secondary market for this book on Criminal Justice majors.

1. This book offer a condensed approach to criminology and criminal justice, drawing on key themes and core debates across the curriculum; it is perfect for instructors looking for an alternative to the larger textbooks and can easily be supplemented with further readings. 2. Unlike more theoretical oriented texts, this book offers coverage of theory and the workings of the criminal justice system. 3. The main market for this book is for Criminology and Criminal Justice courses as part of a Sociology Major, but there is an obvious secondary market for this book on Criminal Justice majors.