Authors: James A. Inciardi
ISBN-13: 9780073527963, ISBN-10: 0073527963
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: January 2009
Edition: 9th Edition
University of Delaware
An internationally recognized scholar and author, James A. Inciardi presents a solid overview of the structure, processes, and problems of the criminal justice system in the United States. Inciardi brings his significant field and research experience to bear on the revision of this successful textbook; his research background, his privileged access to national data, and his story-telling style of writing guarantee a unique perspective to criminal justice. The ninth edition includes many new "Famous Criminals" sections, added coverage on media and criminal justice, and updated exhibits that showcase research, historical perspectives, current events, and the viewpoints of victims in the criminal justice system.
A textbook for the introductory criminal justice course, first published in 1984 and most recently in 1990. Beyond the updating of facts, court decisions, issues, and research findings, this edition addresses the current "drug driven" nature of all phases of the criminal justice process--the result of the US "war on drugs" during the 1980s and early 1990s. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Pt. 1 | The Foundations of Crime and Justice | 2 |
Ch. 1 | "Criminal Justice" in America | 4 |
Ch. 2 | Crime and the Nature of Law | 24 |
Ch. 3 | Legal and Behavioral Aspects of Crime | 62 |
Ch. 4 | Criminal Statistics and the Extent of Crime | 96 |
Ch. 5 | The Process of Justice: An Overview | 122 |
Pt. 2 | The Police | 156 |
Ch. 6 | Police Systems in the United States: History and Structure | 158 |
Ch. 7 | Enforcing the Law and Keeping the Peace: The Nature and Scope of Police Work | 188 |
Ch. 8 | The Law of Arrest, Search, and Seizure: Police and the Constitution | 224 |
Ch. 9 | Beyond the Limits of the Law: Police Crime, Corruption, and Brutality | 266 |
Pt. 3 | The Courts | 298 |
Ch. 10 | The Structure of American Courts | 300 |
Ch. 11 | Judges, Prosecutors, and Other Performers at the Bar of Justice | 332 |
Ch. 12 | The Business of the Court: From First Appearance Through Trial | 376 |
Ch. 13 | Sentencing, Appeal, and the Judgment of Death | 422 |
Pt. 4 | Corrections | 472 |
Ch. 14 | From Walnut Street to Alcatraz: The American Prison Experience | 474 |
Ch. 15 | Penitentiaries, Prisons, and Other Correctional Institutions: A Look Inside the Inmate World | 508 |
Ch. 16 | Prison Conditions and Inmate Rights | 554 |
Ch. 17 | Probation, Parole, and Community-Based Correction | 590 |
Pt. 5 | Juvenile Justice | 632 |
Ch. 18 | Juvenile Justice: An Overview | 634 |
Glossary | 661 | |
Credits | 669 | |
Case Index | ||
Name Index | ||
Subject Index |