Introduction to criminal justice. / Larry J. Siegel. - 12th ed. - London; : Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2010. - xxxiii, 746 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents: Crime and criminal justice -- The nature and extent of crime -- Understanding crime and victimization -- Criminal law -- Criminal justice in the new millennium -- Police in society -- The police -- Issues in policing --- Police and the rule of law -- The courts and the judiciary -- The prosecution and the defense -- Pretrial procedures -- The criminal trial -- Punishment and sentencing -- Community sentences -- Corrections -- Prison life -- The juvenile justice system

ISBN: 9780495599777 0495599778

LCCN: 2001026058

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.
Criminal law--United States.
Criminal procedure--United States.

LC Class. No.: KF9223.S57

Dewey Class. No.: 345.73/05