Criminal Justice In America 2 Volumes

Author : Carla Lewandowski,Jeff Bumgarner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781440862632

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Criminal Justice in America [2 volumes] by Carla Lewandowski,Jeff Bumgarner Pdf

This authoritative set provides a comprehensive overview of issues and trends in crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections that encompass the field of criminal justice studies in the United States. This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems—and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas. It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century. Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.

Author : Laura L. Finley
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610699273

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Crime and Punishment in America [2 Volumes] by Laura L. Finley Pdf

"This two-volume set is intended to help readers better understand the scope and extent of crime in the United States, what types of crime occur most frequently, who is most often victimized and who perpetrates the offenses, the effects of crime on individuals and communities, and how best to respond to various offenses. Further, the entries in this volume help separate myths from realities as they uncover the origins and effectiveness of various policies and practices within the criminal justice system and other institutions that play a role in addressing crime"--

Author : Carla Lewandowski,Jeff Bumgarner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9798216068075

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Criminal Justice in America [2 volumes] by Carla Lewandowski,Jeff Bumgarner Pdf

This authoritative set provides a comprehensive overview of issues and trends in crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections that encompass the field of criminal justice studies in the United States. This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems—and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas. It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century. Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.

Author : Wilbur R. Miller
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 2657 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781412988780

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The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America by Wilbur R. Miller Pdf

Several encyclopedias overview the contemporary system of criminal justice in America, but full understanding of current social problems and contemporary strategies to deal with them can come only with clear appreciation of the historical underpinnings of those problems. Thus, this five-volume work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment, and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present. It covers the whole of the criminal justice system, from crimes, law enforcement and policing, to courts, corrections and human services. Among other things, this encyclopedia: explicates philosophical foundations underpinning our system of justice; charts changing patterns in criminal activity and subsequent effects on legal responses; identifies major periods in the development of our system of criminal justice; and explores in the first four volumes - supplemented by a fifth volume containing annotated primary documents - evolving debates and conflicts on how best to address issues of crime and punishment. Its signed entries in the first four volumes--supplemented by a fifth volume containing annotated primary documents--provide the historical context for students to better understand contemporary criminological debates and the contemporary shape of the U.S. system of law and justice.

Author : Meagher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0155015087

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Criminal Justice in America by Meagher Pdf

Author : Willard M. Oliver,James F. Hilgenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Crime
ISBN : 1594607842

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A History of Crime and Criminal Justice in America by Willard M. Oliver,James F. Hilgenberg Pdf

This updated second edition provides an overview of the origin and development of the American criminal justice system, from the founding of Jamestown, the first English settlement, and tracing history to the events of September 11, 2001. Each chapter begins with an overview of the social, political, and economic forces that shaped society during a given era in American history. What follows, then, is an overview of the ordinary and extraordinary crimes of each era, and how the criminal justice system (police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice) responded to these crimes, thereby conveying how the system developed over time. "I know of no better text that offers, with such breadth, depth, and clarity, a major survey of America's history seen through the lens of America's most defining of features, crime and justice. The course I teach is a two-semester Honors seminar for undergraduates called US Institutions & Values, one from US origins to 1900, and the other from 1900 to the present, both of which focus on punishment and the prison as essential to understanding American values and institutions. This book does it all and is a steady staple in helping my students understand and grapple with their America and its history." -- Jason S. Sexton, California State University Fullerton "A History of Crime and Criminal Justice in America provides a window into the past and a cure for our collective historical ignorance and amnesia. The authors have done a masterful job of synthesizing and presenting this enormously complex topic. This book will not provide a cure for crime or a magic bullet to reform the criminal justice system, [but] readers who make this fascinating journey through time with Willard Oliver and James Hilgenberg will . . . gain a heightened sense of the complexities of American criminal justice-- and, hopefully, learn to avoid the mistakes of the past." -- Dr. Alexander W. Pisciotta, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (From the Foreword) The Teacher's Manual (w/Test Bank) is available electronically on a CD or via email. Please contact Beth Hall at [email protected] to request a copy.

Author : Scott W. Bowman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313399046

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Color behind Bars by Scott W. Bowman Pdf

A diverse, critical analysis of racial and ethnic disparities within the American criminal justice system that encourages critical thinking by providing various sides to the issues. Low-income African Americans, Latin Americans, and American Indians bear the statistical brunt of policing, death penalty verdicts, and sentencing disparities in the United States. Why does this long-standing inequity exist in a country where schoolchildren are taught to expect "justice for all"? The original essays in this two-volume set not only examine the deep-rooted issues and lay out theories as to why racism remains a problem in our prison system, but they also provide potential solutions to the problem. The work gives a broad, multicultural overview of the history of overrepresentation of ethnic minorities in our prison system, examining white/black disparities as well as racism and issues of ethnic-based discrimination concerning other ethnic minorities. This up-to-date resource is ideally suited for undergraduate students who are enrolled in criminal justice or racial/ethnic studies classes and general readers interested in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Author : David Andrew Schultz
Publisher : Facts on File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 081608145X

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Encyclopedia of American Law and Criminal Justice by David Andrew Schultz Pdf

Rev. ed. of: The encyclopedia of American law. [1st ed.]. c2002.

Author : Wilson R. Palacios,Paul F. Cromwell,Roger G. Dunham
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063189919

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Crime & Justice in America by Wilson R. Palacios,Paul F. Cromwell,Roger G. Dunham Pdf

This interesting and readable book covers a broad range of perspectives on various topics and issues critical to the American criminal justice system. It contains readings from many sources, as well as historical and philosophical approaches to understanding the complexities confronting the field of criminal justice today. The selected readings are organized under four major topical areas: Crime and Justice in America; The Police in America; Adjudication and Sentencing; and Jails, Prisons, and Community-based Corrections. For individuals working within--or simply interested in-- the American criminal justice system.

Author : Laura L. Finley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216067849

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Crime and Punishment in America [2 volumes] by Laura L. Finley Pdf

Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues. Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inmates? Should police always need warrants to search individuals or their property? How can we best hold accountable white collar offenders? Why do men perpetrate crime at higher rates than women? This two-volume set grapples with the answers to these complex questions and many more, enabling readers to better understand current crime/punishment issues within the context of America's ever-evolving culture, economy, and politics. This multidisciplinary reference work offers a current and thorough compilation of the most important and hotly contested topics related to crime and criminal justice. Organized alphabetically, each entry presents scholarly research and authoritative sources to inform readers about the subject.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 049581086X

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Criminal Justice in America by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gregg Barak
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 869 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313088032

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Battleground: Criminal Justice [2 volumes] by Gregg Barak Pdf

There are many controversial aspects of our criminal justice system, and this encyclopedia examines the most significant controversies throughout American history with emphasis on current debates, trends, and issues. Arranged alphabetically, approximately 100 entries cover background, explanations, notable cases and events, various sides of an issue, and what to expect in the future. Entries are objective and factual, allowing readers to formulate their own conclusions. Sidebars and case examples help to illustrate each entry, and sources for further reading point readers to other important materials. Given the prevalance of controversial criminal justice topics in the news, this timely reference is an important resource for anyone interested in crime and justice. Entries include: Boot Camps, Corporal Punishment, DNA Evidence, Domestic Violence, Expert Testimony, Eye Witness Identifications, Gun Control, Homeland Security, International Criminal Court, Legalization of Marijuana, Mental Health and Insanity, Police Brutality, Prison Violence, Racial Profiling, School Violence, Sex Offender Laws, Stalking Laws, Supermax Prisons, Three Strikes, Treating Juveniles as Adults, War on Drugs, and more.

Author : William J. Stuntz
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674051751

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The Collapse of American Criminal Justice by William J. Stuntz Pdf

Rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; plea bargaining is rampant; and draconian sentencing fills prisons with mostly minority defendants. A leading criminal law scholar looks to history for the roots of these problems—and solutions.

Author : Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781487504632

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A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1 by Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown Pdf

A History of Law in Canada is the first of two volumes. Volume one begins at a time just prior to European contact and continues to the 1860s, while volume two will start with Confederation and end at approximately 2000. The history of law includes substantive law, legal institutions, legal actors, and legal culture. The authors assume that since 1500 there have been three legal systems in Canada - the Indigenous, the French, and the English. At all times, these systems have co-existed and interacted, with the relative power and influence of each being more or less dominant in different periods. The history of law cannot be treated in isolation, and this book examines law as a dynamic process, shaped by and affecting other histories over the long term. The law guided and was guided by economic developments, was influenced and moulded by the nature and trajectory of political ideas and institutions, and variously exacerbated or mediated intercultural exchange and conflict. These themes are apparent in this examination, and through most areas of law including land settlement and tenure, and family, commercial, constitutional, and criminal law.

Author : Laura L. Finley
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Crime
ISBN : 1440846413

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Crime and Punishment in America by Laura L. Finley Pdf