Criminal Justice in America: The Encyclopedia of Crime, Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections [2 Volumes]

This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems--and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas.

It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century.

Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.

Author: Carla Lewandowski
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 11/17/2020
Pages: 840
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.75lbs
Size: 10.20h x 7.30w x 2.30d
ISBN13: 9781440862625
ISBN10: 1440862621
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Criminology
- Law | Criminal Law | General
- Law | Courts | General

About the Author

Carla Lewandowski is associate professor of law and justice studies at Rowan University. Her main research interests include homeland security, terrorism, and policing.

Jeff Bumgarner is professor of criminal justice and political science at North Dakota State University. His research interests include federal law enforcement, federal crime policy, and criminal justice administration.