Introduction to Criminal Justice

by Joseph J. Senna, Joseph J. Senna (Joint Author)

This best-selling book is a highly comprehensive but approachable text. Its hallmarks are extensive and extremely thorough research, and up-to-the minute citations and presentation of legal issues written in an accessible manner. The book also focuses on the portrayal of the criminal justice system by the media and how our opinions of the system are shaped by media.

Genres: Nonfiction, School

832 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Joseph J. Senna graduated from Brooklyn College, Fordham University Graduate School Service, and Suffolk University Law School. Dr. Senna spent over fourteen years teaching law and justice courses at Northeastern University. In addition, he has served as an Assistant District Attorney, Director of Harvard Law School Prosecutorial Program, and consultant to numerous criminal justice organizations. His academic specialties include the areas of Criminal Law, Constitutional Due Process, Criminal Justice, and Juvenile Law. Dr. Senna lives with his wife and sons outside of Boston.

Reviews

[Emma Ball]

read all 600 pages so you best believe I’m including this on my goodreads

[Ashley]

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Own in hardback.

FS: "The study of criminal justice should begin with a basic understanding of crime, law and justice."

LS: "As of this writing, the law continues to undergo various legal challenges."