Criminal Justice, Hardcover, 670 pages Synopsis: This edition of Criminal Justice by James Inciardi presents a solid overview of the structure, processes, and problems of the criminal justice system in the United States. James A. Inciardi, an internationally recognized scholar and author, has brought his significant field and research experience to bear on the revision of his successful textbooks in criminal justice. Inciardi's research background, his privileged access to national data, and his story-telling style of writing guarantee a unique perspective to criminal justice. The coverage of all major areas of criminal justice allows instructors to focus either on the system as a whole or on areas of particular interest. About the Author: JAMES A. INCIARDI is Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies at the University of Delaware, a Professor in the University's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, and member of the South Florida AIDS Research Consortium.

ISBN: 0073128201