Synopses & Reviews
This classic best seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle", encourages students to become better citizens, to determine what Justice means in our society, and what role individuals play. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States.
About the Author
George F. Cole is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Connecticut. Recognized for his outstanding teaching and research, Professor Cole is a Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He also held a fellowship at the National Institute of Justice and received two Fulbright-Hays Program research awards. Professor Cole developed and directed the graduate corrections program at the University of Connecticut and has published several criminal justice titles, including CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA with Christopher E. Smith and AMERICAN CORRECTIONS with Todd Clear and Michael Reisig.Christopher E. Smith is Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. Trained as a lawyer and social scientist, Professor Smith is the author of twenty books and more than 100 scholarly articles on law, the courts, and criminal justice policy. His books include three Wadsworth first editions, including CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: MYTHS AND REALITIES, LAW AND CONTEMPORARY CORRECTIONS, and CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. He is also the co-author of CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA (with George F. Cole).
Table of Contents
Preface. Part One: CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1. Crime and Justice in America. 2. Victimization, and Criminal Behavior. 3. The Criminal Justice System. 4. Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law. Part Two: POLICE. 5. Police. 6. Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations. 7. Police and Constitutional Law. 8. Policing: Issues and Trends. Part Three: COURTS. 9. Courts and Pretrial Processes. 10. Prosecution and Defense. 11.Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials. 12. Punishment and Sentencing. Part Four: CORRECTIONS. 13. Corrections. 14. Community Corrections: Probation ,Intermediate Sanctions, and Parole. 5. Prisons: Their Goals and Management. 16. Prison Society and Release. Part Five: THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. 17. Juvenile Justice. Appendix A: Constitution of the United States: Criminal Justice Amendments. Appendix B: Understanding and Using Criminal Justice Data. Glossary. References. Credits. Name Index. Subject Index.