Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

by Harry R. Dammer, Erika S. Fairchild

The revision of this best-selling book presents a comprehensive analysis of how various criminal justice systems throughout the world compare. New co-author Harry Dammer has extensively revised the text to reflect the latest trends and most up-to-date information on such hot topics as international crime control and corrections. By using a topical approach (examining various aspects of each system, such as policing, drugs, sentencing, and juvenile justice) rather than a country- by-country approach, the book gives students a more realistic understanding of the similarities and differences of each system. The authors use six "model" countries (China, England, Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and France) to provide specific examples and explore historical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences on each system.

Genres: School

432 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2000

Reviews

[Relstuart · Rating 1 out of 5]

Noted several historical inaccurate statements in the third edition. While talking about about China mentioned in passing some human rights issues but completely ignored the Tibetan justice issues, spoke approvingly of some aspects of the communist system, and seemed to avoid talking about the millions of people that were murdered by the communists while giving full marks to the Germans for the Holocaust. Needed more time with the editor before being published. Or a better editor.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A useful overview of crime and justice in countries around the world, and how their justice systems are organized. Designed as a text, so plenty of references and sources, and a great glossary.

[Christina]

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