American System of Criminal Justice, Media Edition (with InfoTrac)

by Cole, George F.; Smith, Christopher E.

• ISBN13: 9780534615338
• ISBN10: 0534615333
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-26
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This classic best seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle", encourages students to become better citizens, to determine what Justice means in our society, and what role individuals play. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States.

Table of Contents

Preface

Part One: CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

1. Crime and Justice in America

2. Victimization, and Criminal Behavior

3. The Criminal Justice System

4. Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Part Two: POLICE

5. Police

6. Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

7. Police and Constitutional Law

8. Policing: Issues and Trends

Part Three: COURTS

9. Courts and Pretrial Processes

10. Prosecution and Defense

11.Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials

12. Punishment and Sentencing

Part Four: CORRECTIONS

13. Corrections

14. Community Corrections: Probation ,Intermediate Sanctions, and Parole

15. Prisons: Their Goals and Management

16. Prison Society and Release

Part Five: THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

17. Juvenile Justice

Appendix A: Constitution of the United States: Criminal Justice Amendments

Appendix B: Understanding and Using Criminal Justice Data

Glossary

References

Credits

Name Index

Subject Index