Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach

by Payne, Brian K.; Oliver, Willard M.; Marion, Nancy E.

• ISBN13: 9781506389721
• ISBN10: 1506389724
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781506389745, 9781544325071
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781506389714
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-01-19
• Publisher: Sage Pubns
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About This Book

Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach

ISBN: 9781506389721

Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory criminal justice courses. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of the criminal justice system. It provides a balanced and issues-oriented approach, ensuring students receive comprehensive coverage of each area of the criminal justice system: policing, courts, and corrections.

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 criminal justice system, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of criminal justice principles.

History and Editions

The second edition of Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on critical issues within the criminal justice system. This edition includes detailed updates on ethical decision-making, Constitutional amendments, and the intersection of criminal justice with media, politics, and careers. It also features integrated juvenile justice coverage throughout the book, allowing students to see how juvenile justice is carried out at every level of the criminal justice system.

Author and Other Works

Brian K. Payne is the author of Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach. Payne is known for his engaging, conversational writing style and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. His approach ensures that students are not only well-informed but also encouraged to think critically about criminal justice and its applications in their everyday lives.

Key Features

• Balanced and Issues-Oriented Approach: The book covers all aspects of the criminal justice system with a focus on critical issues.
• Student-Centered Framework: Engages students in self-reflection and critical thinking about decision-making throughout the criminal justice system.
• Accessible Writing Style: Enables students to easily make connections between various elements and actors in the criminal justice system.
• Stimulating Pedagogical Features: Includes interactive boxes on ethical decision-making, Constitutional amendments, Criminal Justice and the Media, Politics and Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Careers, and Pioneers in Criminal Justice.
• Integrated Juvenile Justice Coverage: Provides a comprehensive understanding of juvenile justice at every level of the criminal justice system.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781506389721
• eTextbook: Available through various e-textbook platforms
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication Date: 2023
• Number of Pages: Varies by edition
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Varies by edition
• Dimensions: Varies by edition

Other Editions and Formats

• First Edition: Available through McGraw-Hill Education and other retailers
• Related ISBNs:
• 1506389724 (Hardcover)
• 9781506389738 (eTextbook)
• 1506389740 (Loose-leaf)

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