
Criminal Justice in America
The Encyclopedia of Crime, Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections [2 volumes]
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 17. November 2020
Book
Hardback
779 pages
978-1-4408-6262-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This authoritative set provides a comprehensive overview of issues and trends in crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections that encompass the field of criminal justice studies in the United States.
This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems-and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas.
It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century.
Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.
This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems-and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas.
It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century.
Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.
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This is a solid, browsable reference work that will appeal to the public and law enforcement as well as undergraduates focusing on criminology, sociology, psychology, or law. * Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 58 mm
Weight
2155 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-6262-5 (9781440862625)
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Additional editions

Carla Lewandowski | Jeff Bumgarner
Criminal Justice in America
The Encyclopedia of Crime, Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections [2 Volumes]
E-Book
11/2020
1st Edition
ABC-CLIO
€368.99
Available for download
Persons
Carla Lewandowski is associate professor of law and justice studies at Rowan University. Her main research interests include homeland security, terrorism, and policing.
Jeff Bumgarner is professor of criminal justice and political science at North Dakota State University. His research interests include federal law enforcement, federal crime policy, and criminal justice administration.
Jeff Bumgarner is professor of criminal justice and political science at North Dakota State University. His research interests include federal law enforcement, federal crime policy, and criminal justice administration.
Content
Alphabetical List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics
A-Z Entries
Bibliography
About the Editors and Contributors
Index
Guide to Related Topics
A-Z Entries
Bibliography
About the Editors and Contributors
Index