Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

by Schmalleger, Frank

• ISBN13: 9780135186268
• ISBN10: 0135186269
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-01-01
• Publisher: PEARSON

About This Book

Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 13th Edition

ISBN: 9780135186268

Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory courses in criminal justice. It's the gold standard for criminal justice texts, examining crime in the US with a focus on police, courts, and corrections. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of the American justice system and its complexities.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory criminal justice courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of the American justice system, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of criminal justice principles.

History and Editions

The 13th edition of Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on policing issues and challenges, sentencing guidelines, and state laws redefining the age of criminal responsibility. This edition includes revised coverage of large-scale crimes pervasive in the US, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Author and Other Works

Frank Schmalleger is the author of Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction. Frank Schmalleger is known for his expertise in criminal justice and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. He has been a leading figure in the field of criminal justice education for many years, contributing significantly to the understanding of the American justice system.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in criminal justice, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Interactive Learning Environment: Available via Revel, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
• Rich Multimedia: Integrated videos and rich multimedia content enhance the learning experience.
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Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780135186268
• eTextbook: Available with Revel (ISBN: 9780135208991)
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9780135186268 (Note: The loose-leaf version is the same as the hardcover ISBN)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: 544
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 2.464 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall

Other Editions and Formats

• 12th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
• eTextbook with Revel: ISBN-13: 9780135208991
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780137540648 (eTextbook rental)
• 9780135208991 (eTextbook with Revel)
• 9780135186268 (Hardcover)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Frank Schmalleger, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where he taught criminal justice courses for 20 years and chaired the university’s Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice for 16 of those years. In 1991 the university awarded him the title of Distinguished Professor, and the university named him Professor Emeritus in 2001.

Dr. Schmalleger holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Ohio State University, having earned both a master’s degree (1970) and a doctorate in sociology (1974) with a special emphasis in criminology from Ohio State University.

As an adjunct professor at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, Schmalleger helped develop the university’s graduate program in security administration and loss prevention. He taught courses in that curriculum for over a decade. Schmalleger has also taught in the online graduate program of the New School for Social Research, helping to build the world’s first electronic classrooms. Schmalleger is the creator of a number of award-winning websites, including one that supports this textbook.

Frank Schmalleger is the author of numerous articles and many books, including the widely used Criminal Justice Today (Pearson, 2019); Criminology Today (Pearson, 2019); Criminal Law Today (Pearson, 2016); and The Definitive Guide to Criminal Justice and Criminology on the World Wide Web (Pearson, 2009).

Schmalleger is also the founding editor of the journal Criminal Justice Studies. He has served as editor of the Pearson series Criminal Justice in the Twenty-First Century and as imprint adviser for Greenwood Publishing Group’s criminal justice reference series.

Schmalleger’s philosophy of both teaching and writing can be summed up in these words: “In order to communicate knowledge, we must first catch, then hold, a person’s interest – be it student, colleague, or policymaker. Our writing, our speaking, and our teaching must be relevant to the problems facing people today, and they must in some way help solve those problems.”

Table of Contents

PART 1: CRIME IN AMERICA
1. What Is Criminal Justice?
2. The Crime Picture
3. Criminal Law

PART 2: POLICING
4. Policing: Purpose and Organization
5. Policing: Legal Aspects
6. Policing: Issues and Challenges

PART 3: ADJUDICATION
7. The Courts
8. The Courtroom Work Group and the Criminal Trial
9. Sentencing

PART 4: CORRECTIONS
10. Probation, Parole, and Reentry
11. Prisons and Jails
12. Prison Life

PART 5: THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
13. Juvenile Justice