Crime and Criminal Justice in America

Download or read book Crime and Criminal Justice in America written by Joycelyn Pollock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime and Criminal Justice in America, Third Edition, addresses the major controversial issues in U.S. policing, courts, and the correctional system. This book features unique graphics and contemporary data and research, developed by Joycelyn Pollock, criminologist, and University Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Texas State University. The text’s question-and-answer model promotes a critical thinking process for students new to criminal justice, encouraging student engagement and the application of learned skills through end-of-chapter exercises. Timely, comprehensive, and visually stimulating, Crime and Criminal Justice in America, Third Edition, is the go-to text for introductory criminal justice students and educators.