Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

by Frank J. Schmalleger

The first and BEST-SELLING brief introduction to criminal justice text, Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction 8e continues to offer instructors and students a trusted, authoritative and impeccably researched introduction to the criminal justice system in America. Now with a CJ careers feature and learning objectives aligned with end-of-chapter questions, the book provides both a streamlined and up-to-date look at this ever-evolving field. Known for its unifying theme, its unmatched timeliness and its coverage of the newest criminal justice trends and technology, this book has become THE standard by which all other brief texts are judged.

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Read For School, Textbooks, Crime, Justice

403 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1997

Reviews

[India · Rating 5 out of 5]

for school

[Tamar Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

had to read it for class

It’s a textbook. 👍🏼 it did it’s job of educating me on the topics of criminal Justice in a brief and not so brief way.

[Nostalgia Reader]

Yup, the title pretty much says it all--an introduction to criminal justice. Split into four parts: a general intro, police, courts, and corrections. Provides excellent break downs of the various aspects of all levels of law enforcement and court proceedings. Good for crim justice majors (obviously), but also recommended for aspiring lawyers to understand how the law relates to law enforcement.

Sometimes feels like I was taking a law class, with the many references to various cases, but it was framed from a more law enforcement centered standpoint.

Honestly a good enough book that I wouldn't mind reading parts of it again, or simply just "for fun" to understand some inner workings of all aspects of the justice system.

[Damon Thueson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reading this for my Criminal Justice Class...so far it is pretty good reading...but he has stats from 2003 and I know there are more recent stats...so he is going to update the book again...and ask for more money...I don't dig that at all. Good material...bad ethics by the author.

[Julesdph]

UGH, another text book for school.

[ken]

read this for my intro to criminal justice class