Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

<p style="margin:0px;"> <i>For introductory courses in criminal justice.<br> </i> <b> <br>The gold standard for criminal justice texts<br> </b> <b> <i>Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction</i> </b> 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 <b>13th edition </b>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.<br> <b> <i> <br>Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction</i>, 13th Edition</b>, is also available via <b>Revel^™ </b>, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.</p>