Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction (12th Edition)

For courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice The gold standard for criminal justice texts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction Twelfth Edition offers a contemporary authoritative look at crime in America with a focus on police courts and corrections. To make information resonate with students Schmalleger asks readers to consider the balance between freedom and security issues and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it adapts to cultural political and societal changes. A wealth of Internet resources along with author tweets (@schmalleger) extends chapter material and provides up-to-the minute information on this ever-evolving field. Its unifying theme unmatched timeliness and coverage of trends and technology make this text the standard by which all other brief texts are judged. Criminal Justice Twelfth Edition is also available via Revel an interactive learning environment that enables students to read practice and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.