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Douglas Klutz, Mark M. Lanier - From the Crime to the Courts, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

From the Crime to the Courts

An Overview of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Av Douglas Klutz, Mark M. Lanier

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From the Crime to the Courts: An Overview of Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the field. The book uses current research and contemporary issues to familiarize students with the structure and nature of both the criminal justice system and criminology.The anthology begins with a discussion of the study of crime and how crime can most clearly be defined. This is followed by an exploration into the nature of criminology. Subsequent sections of the text focus on policing and law enforcement, courts and the judicial process, and corrections. Specific topics include:Community PolicingDue ProcessLaw AdjudicationThe History of American CorrectionsWhite Collar CrimeThe Use of ForcePrimary sources including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and famous Supreme Court cases provide important background for understanding fundamental values and how these affect the administration of justice in the real world.Written in an accessible style, From the Crime to the Courts is ideal for introductory criminal justice courses.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2012-12-30
  • Mått: 203 x 254 x 18 mm
  • Vikt: 525 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 338
  • Förlag: Cognella, Inc
  • ISBN: 9781621314691
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Douglas B. Klutz, MPA, received his Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in policy analysis from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Professor Klutz is a full-time instructor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama. In addition to teaching, he serves as the internship and advising director. Prior to his academic career, Professor Klutz worked with the Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology, a consortium of public and private institutions whose mission is to facilitate the transfer of first responder technologies available at the federal level to state and local governments.Mark Lanier earned his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. Dr. Lanier is a professor, a full member of the graduate faculty, and the dean's special projects assistant in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Alabama. He writes extensively on crime and criminology.

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