CRIME LAW AND JUSTICE

Crime Law and Justice provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the field of criminal justice and the criminal justice system Based on both criminological research and theoretical analysis the anthology addresses the types and extent of crimes the role of criminal and constitutional law law enforcement corrections probation and paroleStudents will read articles on why people commit crimes the criminal man and crime criminals and victims in a global context They will learn about ethics in criminology and crime control policy The material also addresses community policing due process victimology and the scale of imprisonment in the United StatesThroughout its six sections Crime Law and Justice asks critical questions about the criminal justice system Why does it function as it does and are there ways in which it could be improved Crime Law and Justice is suitable for introductory courses in criminology and criminal justice It is also a valuable tool for classes in sociology police administration and criminal or constitutional lawDesire J M Anastasia holds a PhD in sociology from Wayne State University She has taught at Wayne State Oakland University and San Diego State University Her areas of research specialization include domestic violence and sexual assaultDouglas B Klutz MPA received his Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in policy analysis from the University of North Carolina Wilmington Professor Klutz is a fulltime instructor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama In addition to teaching he serves as the internship and advising director Prior to his academic career Professor Klutz worked with the Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology a consortium of public and private institutions whose mission is to facilitate the transfer of first responder technologies available at the federal level to state and local governmentsMark M Lanier PhD received his interdisciplinary doctoral degree wi