Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (January 1, 2021) © 2019

  • Frank Schmalleger Emeritus, University of North Carolina
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Criminal Justice Today leads the field as the gold standard for introductory criminal justice texts. This best-seller provides comprehensive coverage of crime in the US, focusing on the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections.

Drawing on a theme of individual freedom versus public order, Schmalleger will challenge you to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the US justice system. You'll have the opportunity to respond to critical-thinking questions assessing whether and how the criminal justice system balances individual rights and public safety. You'll also get a thorough introduction to career options in the criminal justice field.

The 15th Edition narrows in on race and justice, police use of force and civil rights. These topics are viewed through the lens of recent police shootings and the ensuing “war on police” that continue to threaten national unity.

PART 1: CRIME IN AMERICA

  1. What Is Criminal Justice?
  2. The Crime Picture
  3. The Search for Causes
  4. Criminal Law

PART 2: POLICING

  1. Policing: History and Structure
  2. Policing: Purpose and Organization
  3. Policing: Legal Aspects
  4. Policing: Issues and Challenges

PART 3: ADJUDICATION

  1. The Courts: Structure and Participants
  2. Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial
  3. Sentencing

PART 3: CORRECTIONS

  1. The Courts: Structure and Participants
  2. Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial
  3. Sentencing

PART 4: CORRECTIONS

  1. Probation, Parole, and Reentry
  2. Prisons and Jails
  3. Prison Life

PART 5: SPECIAL ISSUES

  1. Juvenile Justice
  2. Drugs and Crime
  3. Terrorism, Multinational Criminal Justice, and Global Issues
  4. High-Technology Crimes

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