Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies

Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies by Mallicoat, Stacy L.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781483318738.

"This is the best text I have encountered in the criminal justice field. Every component is of superior quality. The final product is outstanding. I have not experienced a text of this superior quality in my lengthy career in academia." ―Sheryl L. Van Horne, Arcadia University Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies introduces students to the key concepts of the criminal justice system and invites them to explore emerging issues. Students will gain a balanced perspective of the criminal justice system through Current Controversy debates at the end of each chapter that motivate students to apply what they learned by critically analyzing and discussing the pros and cons of the issues presented. Examining important, but often overlooked, components, such as the role of victims and policy, Crime and Criminal Justice helps students develop a foundational understanding of the structures, agencies, and functions of the criminal justice system, as well as build the confidence and skills they need to effectively analyze current issues in criminal justice. Also available with... Interactive eBook ―FREE when bundled with the print version! Your students save when you bundle the print version with the interactive eBook version. Order using bundle ISBN 978-1-5063-5692-1. Learn more. Take a Tour of the Interactive eBook SAGE coursepacks : Our Content Tailored to Your LMS Instructors! SAGE coursepacks makes it easy to import our quality instructor and student resource content into your school’s learning management system (LMS). Intuitive and simple to use, SAGE coursepacks allows you to customize course content to meet your students’ needs. Learn more! Assignable SAGE Premium Video (available via the free interactive eBook version, linked through SAGE coursepacks) that is tied to learning objectives, and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life and appeal to different learning styles, featuring career insights from professionals in the field as well as news clips of current events.