Criminal Justice In Action

Download or read book Criminal Justice in Action written by Larry K. Gaines and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first introduction to criminal justice book developed from the ground up according to professor and student needs. This core version offers all of the benefits of the larger CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION (copyright 2000), but is a manageable 400-page paperback book with an attractive price. Using feedback from over 100 reviewers and over 400 survey respondents, Gaines/Kaune/Miller have written a book that provides everything the introductory level student needs to know using a framework of up-to-the-minute examples of policy and applications from today's news. Offering cutting-edge research combined with accessible discussions of theory, this text creates a foundation for the student without being overwhelming. With a special focus on careers, the text helps student make informed decisions about issues within the criminal justice system as well as make informed career choices.