Criminal justice : an introduction / Freda Adler, Gerhard O. W. Mueller, William S. Laufer.

Author/creator Adler, Freda
Other author Mueller, Gerhard O. W.
Other author Laufer, William S.
Format Book
Edition5th ed.
Publication InfoBoston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2009.
Description1 volume : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.

Contents The Universe of Crime and Justice. Criminal Justice: Introduction and Overview -- Crime and criminals -- Explaining criminal behavior -- The Criminal Law -- The Police. History and organization of the police -- Police functions and police culture -- The Rule of law in law enforcement -- The Courts. The Origin and role of the courts -- Lawyers and judges -- Criminal prosecution and adjudication -- Sentencing -- Corrections. Corrections: yesterday and today -- Institutional corrections -- Alternatives: community corrections -- Challenges for the twenty-first century. Justice for juvenile and victims.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008014420
ISBN9780073379951 (alk. paper)
ISBN0073379956 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV9950 .A353 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold