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Justice, Crime, and Ethics

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Designed for students of criminal justice, this text offers a philosophical foundation for exploring moral principles and issues of the justice system. Braswell (East Tennessee State University), McCarthy (University of Central Florida), and McCarthy (University of Central Florida) and contributors cover issues in policing, the courts, corrections, and policy. This fifth edition presents new chapters on legal advocacy, the death penalty, and the ramifications of the war on terrorism. Exercises and case studies support the text. The included study guide outlines the key concepts of each chapter. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

470 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

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Michael 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.

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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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