Introduction to Criminal Justice
A Balanced Approach
- Brian K. Payne - Old Dominion University, USA
- Willard M. Oliver - Sam Houston State University, USA
- Nancy E. Marion - University of Akron, USA
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Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach provides students with engaging, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Esteemed authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E. Marion explore criminal justice from a student-cantered perspective by presenting research-driven material in an accessible, clear, and succinct writing style.
Two unique chapters on Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research and Crime Typologies provide students with the foundational knowledge that they need to be critical thinkers and active participants within their chosen field. Students are encouraged to imagine themselves in specific criminal justice situations and decide how they would respond to the situation with a balanced and effective solution. By exploring criminal justice from a balanced perspective with an issues-oriented approach, students will understand how decision-making is critical to the criminal justice process. In particular, students will come to appreciate how their own future careers will be shaped by the decisions they make.
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“The text is written in an incredibly clear and accessible manner. [The authors have] a gift for making complex ideas and issues understandable… The supporting pedagogical materials are of excellent quality, the focus on ethics and ‘real’ life positions are also huge factors that I would consider when using this book.”
"This textbook bridges empirically based facts born from research with current news and events on issues of crime and justice to make for an accessible, informative resource for students of all levels."
"I was very pleased with the content. There are a multitude of issues that impact corrections, perhpas moreso than the other branches of the criminal justice system. I was quite impressive with the extent of the coverage provided here. Issues were addressed in an appropriate manner for an introductory book."
"The language used in this text makes it possible for this course to be used by a range of students."
Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach is a comprehensive yet multi faceted text providing vital information on the key principles of Corrections. The text provides an excellent examination on the importance and impact of policy in the field of Corrections. Students will get thought provoking examinations of topics ranging from Inmates Rights, Re-entry, Recidivism, Mental Health Issues, and the Death Penalty.
