Demystifying Crime and Criminal Justice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780199843831)

From myths about crime and punishment to dangerous misunderstandings about the administration of justice, Demystifying Crime and Criminal Justice, Second Edition, exposes--and aims to correct--many of the American public's misconceptions about the criminal justice system.

Designed to stimulate critical thinking, this volume not only provides students with a deeper understanding of crime and criminal justice but also encourages them to question generally accepted beliefs more broadly.

FEATURES
* Revised and updated chapters contributed by a broad range of experts and scholars
* Incorporates the most up-to-date research
* Ten brand-new chapters covering misconceptions about juvenile offenders, the rehabilitation of sex offenders, the use of police force, and other controversial issues
* Rich pedagogy: review questions, discussion/critical thinking questions, relevant websites, and additional reading suggestions

Author: Robert M. Bohm, Jeffery T. Walker
ISBN-10: 019984383X
ISBN-13: 9780199843831
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2012
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d