Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies

by Stacy L. Mallicoat

"The text is logically organized and easy to read and understand. Students will find the text intriguing as they move through the coverage of the controversies from the text." ―Michelle L. Foster, Kent State University Updated with new content and current controversies that facilitate critical thinking, debate, and application of the concepts, Stacy L. Mallicoat’s Crime and Criminal Justice, Second Edition,   provides you with accessible and concise coverage of all relevant aspects of the criminal justice system, as well as unique chapters on victims and criminal justice policy. Using an innovative format designed to increase student engagement and critical thinking, each chapter is followed by two Current Controversy debates that dive into a critical issue in criminal justice. These features challenge misconceptions by providing a balanced debate of both the pros and the cons of each issue and are followed by probing questions to help you think critically about timely topics. With contemporary examples that you can easily apply and a broad range of effective learning tools, this practical text helps you go beyond the surface toward a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system.   New to the Second Also available as a digital option (courseware) . Learn more about Crime and Criminal Justice - Vantage Digital Option, Second Edition [ 978-1-0718-2797-0] 

440 pages, Paperback

Published January 23, 2019

Reviews

[ysée chorot]

ya know if i had to cram all of this reading in 4 weeks for a summer class i might as well count it towards my reading goal