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Justice, Crime, and Ethics
The contributions in this book examine ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. Comprehensive coverage is achieved through focus on law enforcement, legal practice, sentencing, corrections, research, crime control policy and philosophical issues.
The seventh edition includes three new chapters focusing on deception in police interrogation; using ethical dilemmas in training police; and terrorism and justice.
Essays are enhanced with case studies and exercises designed to stimulate critical and creative thinking regarding ethical issues in crime and justice.
Discussion questions and lists of key concepts focus students and help them to understand ethics in the context of the criminal justice system.
- GenresSchoolPhilosophy
430 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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About the author
Michael C. Braswell
45 booksMichael has published more than 20 books, including "Remembering Peleliu and other World War II Stories,"Long Road Home" (with Richard Zevitz), "Morality Stories" (with Joy Pollock and Scott Braswell) and "Justice, Crime and Ethics" (with Bernard and Belinda McCarthy). His writing has focused on peacemaking and justice issues as well as the spiritual journey. His publications include two novels and two short story collections.
A former prison psychologist, Michael Braswell has also earned four degrees in psychology and counseling from Mercer University, the State University of West Georgia, the University of Georgia and a PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Michael taught criminal justice ethics and human relations for more than thirty years, and is currently Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University.
Married for more than 40 years, he and his wife, Susan, work together as publishing consultants and are active in their church.
A former prison psychologist, Michael Braswell has also earned four degrees in psychology and counseling from Mercer University, the State University of West Georgia, the University of Georgia and a PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Michael taught criminal justice ethics and human relations for more than thirty years, and is currently Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University.
Married for more than 40 years, he and his wife, Susan, work together as publishing consultants and are active in their church.
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July 4, 2022
Was really enjoying this book for my criminal Justice ethics class until they deadnamed and misgendered Chelsea Manning twice, but the publisher did say they were going to get it changed.
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