| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-01-01 | | Series: | Contemporary Perspectives | | Editor: | Philip L. Reichel |
| Size | | Length: | 314 pages | | Height: | 10.5 in | | Width: | 8.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 28.0 oz |
Industry Reviews An introductory text on the criminal justice system, integrating the personal perspectives of victims, offenders, police, attorneys, and prison guards. Emphasizes a historical perspective and the role of perceptions held by criminal justice practitioners, featuring material on criminological theory, juvenile offenders, and women and minorities as offenders and as criminal justice professionals. Includes chapter summaries, key terms, discussion questions, and activities, and boxes on critical thinking, the courts, and cross-cultural perspectives. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Reference & Research Book News (08/01/1996)
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