The US Criminal Justice System
eBook - ePub

The US Criminal Justice System

A Reference Handbook

  1. 296 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Only available on web
eBook - ePub

The US Criminal Justice System

A Reference Handbook

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About This Book

This wide-ranging resource provides an authoritative overview of the criminal justice system in America, including its history, legal and philosophical foundations, dimensions of racial and economic inequality, and insights into daily life inside America's complex court and correctional systems. Explore the origins and evolution of America's criminal justice system, the moral values and legal doctrines that shaped the nation's laws and prisons, and current problems, controversies, and reforms related to criminal justice. Profiles of leading figures in the field of criminal justice and social activism, related primary documents, suggestions for further reading and a detailed chronology are also included.

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Year
2024
ISBN
9798216172451
Edition
1
Topic
Law
Subtopic
Criminal Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. 1 Background and History
  7. 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
  8. 3 Perspectives
  9. 4 Profiles
  10. 5 Data and Documents
  11. 6 Resources
  12. 7 Chronology
  13. Glossary
  14. Index
  15. About the Authors
  16. Imprint