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Crime and Criminal Justice
Concepts and Controversies

Third Edition
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February 2024 | 504 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Crime and Criminal Justice, Third Edition provides accessible and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system, as well as innovative chapters on victims and criminal justice policy. Utilizing a format that's designed to increase student engagement and critical thinking, each chapter is followed by two Current Controversy debates that dive into a critical issue in criminal justice. They challenge misconceptions and provide a balanced debate of both the pros and cons of each issue, followed by probing questions to help students wrestle with these timely topics. With contemporary examples that students can easily apply and a broad range of effective learning tools they can utilize, authors Stacy L. Mallicoat and Denise Paquette Boots guide students beyond the surface towards a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system.
 
Part I: Foundations Of Criminal Justice
 
Chapter 1: Crime and Criminal Justice
Brief History of the American Criminal Justice System

 
The Components and Processes of the Criminal Justice System

 
Discretion and Ethics in the Criminal Justice System

 
Models of Criminal Justice

 
The Influence of the Media on the Criminal Justice System and Perceptions of Crime

 
 
Chapter 2: Concepts of Law and Justice
The Rise and Fall of Purdue Pharma

 
Criminal Versus Civil Law

 
Origins of the Law

 
Types of Criminal Law

 
Criminal Defenses

 
 
Chapter 3: Defining and Measuring Crime
Defining Criminal Behavior

 
Data on Reported Crimes

 
Data on Victimization

 
Crimes Reported on College Campuses: The Clery Act

 
Self-Reported Offending Datasets

 
 
Chapter 4: Explanations of Criminal Behavior
What Is a Theory of Crime?

 
Classical and Positivist Theories of Crime

 
Biological and Psychological Theories of Crime

 
Sociological Theories of Crime

 
Contemporary Theories of Crime

 
 
Chapter 5: Victims and the Criminal Justice System
Theories of Victimization

 
History of Victims’ Rights

 
Victims in the Criminal Justice System

 
 
Chapter 6: Criminal Justice Policy
What Is Policy?

 
Who Develops Criminal Justice Policy?

 
The Goals of Criminal Justice Policies

 
Politics and Criminal Justice Policy

 
Research and Criminal Justice Policies

 
 
Part II: Policing
 
Chapter 7: Policing Organizations and Practices
A Brief History of Policing

 
Types of Police Organizations

 
The Importance of a Diverse Police Force

 
What Do the Police Do?

 
Strategies and Tactics of Policing

 
 
Chapter 8: Issues in Policing
Policing and the Law

 
Ethical Dilemmas and Corruption

 
Racial Profiling

 
Use of Force

 
Police Legitimacy

 
Police Occupational Stress

 
 
Part III: Courts
 
Chapter 9: Courts and Crime
Criminal Versus Civil Courts

 
Jurisdiction and the Courts System

 
Structure of the Courts

 
Courtroom Participants and Their Duties

 
Stages of a Criminal Court Case

 
 
Chapter 10: Punishment and Sentencing
Correctional Philosophies

 
Sentencing Typologies

 
Capital Punishment

 
 
Part IV: Corrections
 
Chapter 11: Prisons and Jails
History of Jails and Prisons

 
Jails

 
Types of Prisons

 
Prison Security Levels

 
Inmate Classification

 
Issues in Incarceration

 
Legal Rights of Incarcerated Persons

 
 
Chapter 12: Community Corrections
Pretrial Release Programs

 
Diversion

 
Probation

 
Intermediate Sanctions

 
Parole

 
Issues in Reentry

 
 
Part V: Special Topics in Criminal Justice
 
Chapter 13: Juvenile Justice
History of the Juvenile Justice System

 
Structure of the Juvenile Court

 
Juvenile Justice Process

 
Juvenile Waiver

 
Juvenile Confinement, Supervision, and Rehabilitation

 
Demographics of Juvenile Justice-Involved Individuals

 
 
Chapter 14: Transnational Criminal Justice
Transnational Crime

 
Terrorism

 
Homeland Security

 
Border Control

 
Transnational Criminal Enterprises

 

Once again, we (Thaddeus and Natasha Johnson) are reflected in this book, on pp. 149-151. We are honored to be included in both editions 2 and 3, and we are committed to moving this needle forward in numerous capacities!

Dr Natasha N. Johnson
Educ Policy Studies Dept, Georgia State University - Atlanta
May 23, 2024
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NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
    • Flashcards and note-taking tools help students better prepare for class.
    • NEW! Audiobook Player allows students to listen to text content, boosting comprehension and retention. It offers flexible, on-the-go access, engaging both reluctant readers and auditory learners, improving the overall reading experience.
    • The Offline Reading option in the Student Dashboard offers greater accessibility to Vantage’s reading content, regardless of where students are or how strong their internet connection may be.
  • New and updated learning objectives that align with A-level headings for each chapter.
  • New and updated key terms, discussion questions, and learning activities.
  • Integrated discussions throughout the text on how race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic differences impact the criminal justice system.
  • Expanded discussions on the Global economy and interests and how they influence crime around the world.
  • New examples of criminal justice cases that exemplify critical issues about crime in society.
  • Updated statistics, graphs, and tables to demonstrate the most recent trends in criminal justice.
KEY FEATURES:
  • Current Controversy debates written by recognized experts in their field and updated for this edition provide instructors with opportunities to expand student engagement and critical thinking skills as they explore the pros and cons of key issues in criminal justice.
  • Spotlight boxes expand upon key concepts in the chapter by providing additional examples to engage and inform students. These are followed by critical thinking questions to help students apply the material and make important connections.
  • Careers in Criminal Justice boxes offer students information on a broad range of careers from Research Analysts to Drug and Alcohol Counselors to help them start planning ahead for their future career in criminal justice.
  • Around the World boxes approach criminal justice from a real world and international perspective by offering examples of criminal justice systems in countries outside the U.S. Thought-provoking questions follow each feature box inviting students to further explore these global examples.
  • Opening vignettes are designed to capture students' attention right at the start of each chapter with an interesting example about how the chapter material relates to the real world.
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