description: This new and innovative introduction to criminal justice text takes a sociologist’s perspective. The text’s sociological framework teaches students to analyze criminal justice issues in the context of contrasting theories, thus reinforcing critical thinking skills. Although all of the customary topics and issues are examined, within a similar organization as other introduction to criminal justice texts, Light brings a fresh perspective to the material by explaining social issues. Race, class, and gender issues are fully integrated. Your students will learn everything they need to know about the basics of the criminal justice system, they will be able to critically analyze the workings of and problems associated with the system as never before.
language: English
title: Understanding Criminal Justice
titlecomplete: Understanding Criminal Justice (with InfoTrac )
publisher: Wadsworth Publishing