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Want to get the most out of your introduction to criminal justice course and ace your exams? Let best-selling authors Larry J. Siegel and Joseph J. Senna show you the way in this Eleventh Edition of "Introduction to Criminal Justice". Siegel and Senna take you on an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems. Helping you understand even the most complex concepts and topics, this Eleventh Edition includes plenty of learning tools to guide your study. With a new Careers in Criminal Justice feature in every chapter, interactive online tools, and many real-world criminal justice examples throughout, you will discover the rewards and challenges that criminal justice professionals experience daily.

Table of Contents:
Part One: THE NATURE OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Crime and Criminal Justice. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Understanding Crime and Victimization. 4. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure. Part Two: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. 5. Police and Society: History and Organization. 6. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function. 7. Issues in Policing. 8. Police and the Rule of Law. Part Three: COURTS AND ADJUDICATION. 9. Courts and the Judiciary. 10. The Prosecution and the Defense. 11. Pretrial Procedures. 12. The Criminal Trial. 13. Punishment and Sentencing. Part Four: CORRECTIONS. 14. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice. 15. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations. 16. The Prison Experience: Living in and Leaving Prison. Part Five: THE HISTORY AND NATURE OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. 17. Juvenile Justice System.

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"What I like most is Siegelas writing style . . . you get the feeling that this author is engaging you in a stimulating conversation. Overall, Siegel does a masterful job of anticipating whatas on the readeras mind and then addressing those questions." "What I like most is Siegels writing style . . . you get the feeling that this author is engaging you in a stimulating conversation. Overall, Siegel does a masterful job of anticipating whats on the readers mind and then addressing those questions." "The boxed features are well done in helping to explain topics, elicit student interest, encourage them to read the text, become involved in class discussions, and conduct individual inquiry." "What I like most is Siegel's writing style . . . you get the feeling that this author is engaging you in a stimulating conversation. Overall, Siegel does a masterful job of anticipating what's on the reader's mind and then addressing those questions."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780495095415
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0495095419
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jan 2007
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Returnable: N


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