| An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice Contributor(s): Roberson, Cliff (Author), Das, Dilip K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420065920 ISBN-13: 9781420065923 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $127.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Examining different types of justice systems and the legal models that shape them, A Comparative Study of the Legal Models of Justice uses specific examples to highlight five basic legal foundation models: continental, common law, Islamic, Marxist, and mixed. This book explains how these legal models dictate the roles of the police, courts, and corrections systems in various countries, how the roles differ from place to place, and how these differences are justified under respective national philosophies. Each chapter begins with a case study, includes tables delineating the action and rationalization of each system under each topic, and concludes with a summary and discussion questions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Criminal Law - General |
| Dewey: 345.73 |
| LCCN: 2008012170 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.58" W x 9.45" (1.41 lbs) 335 pages |