The Us Criminal Justice System: A Reference Handbook

The Us Criminal Justice System: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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The Us Criminal Justice System: A Reference Handbook

The Us Criminal Justice System: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

$136.80
Sale price  $136.80 Regular price 

by Sarah Koon-Magnin (Author), Ryan J. Williams (Author)

This wide-ranging resource provides an authoritative overview of the criminal justice system in America, including its history, legal and philosophical foundations, dimensions of racial and economic inequality, and insights into daily life inside America's complex court and correctional systems.

Explore the origins and evolution of America's criminal justice system, the moral values and legal doctrines that shaped the nation's laws and prisons, and current problems, controversies, and reforms related to criminal justice. Profiles of leading figures in the field of criminal justice and social activism, related primary documents, suggestions for further reading and a detailed chronology are also included.

Author Biography

Sarah Koon-Magnin is Associate Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of South Alabama, USA.

Ryan J. Williams is Associate Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice at University of South Alabama, USA
Number of Pages: 296
Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 19, 2024

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