Criminal Justice in Action: The Core Contributor(s): Gaines, Larry K. (Author), Miller, Roger Leroy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1337092142 ISBN-13: 9781337092142 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $192.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Counseling - General - Social Science | Criminology |
Lexile Measure: 1350 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (3.35 lbs) 528 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With gripping photos, an engaging magazine-like format, and riveting examples straight from today's headlines, CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION: THE CORE, 9th Edition puts you right in the center of the action. Providing just the right depth of coverage, this succinct text uses vivid cases and current events to demonstrate the core principles of the American justice system at work. It reflects the latest trends, practices, and developments in the field. Integrated learning objectives guide your study efforts, self-assessment tools allow you to check your understanding, and practical coverage of careers illustrates the many opportunities available to you in today's criminal justice workplace environment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Roger Leroy: - Roger LeRoy Miller has served on the faculty of several universities, including the University of Washington, Clemson University, and the University of Miami School of Law. As a professor, he has taught intellectual property law and entertainment law, among other subjects. A widely published and respected author, his work has appeared in the Insurance Counsel Journal, Defense Research, California Trial Lawyers Journal, Antitrust Bulletin, Wisconsin Law Review, and Connecticut Law Review. Professor Miller completed his studies at the University of California at Berkeley and University of Chicago.Gaines, Larry K.: - Larry Gaines is chair of his department and a longtime, well-known figure in the field, both as an educator and in law enforcement. |