Samaha, Joel creator text xxu U.S.A Wadsworth Cengage Learning 2006 7th ed. monographic eng

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xxv,608p.: ill.; 25cm. Contents: Criminal justice: Criminal justice in the united states -- Crime, criminals and victims -- Explanations of criminal behaviour -- Criminal justice and the law -- The police: Missions and roles of the police -- Policing strategies -- Police and the law -- The courts: Courts and courtroom work groups -- Proceedings before trial -- Conviction by trial and guilty plea -- Sentencing -- Corrections: Community corrections -- Prisons, jails and prisoners -- Prison life -- Juvile justice: Juvenile justice. Joel Samaha Includes index, bibliography, glossary and appendix. HV9950.S25 139780534645571 140624