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Criminal justice in America : the politics behind the system / Nancy E. Marion.
- Title
- Criminal justice in America : the politics behind the system / Nancy E. Marion.
- Author
- Marion, Nancy E.
- Publication
- Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, 2002.
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| Text | Use in library | HV9950 .M27 2002 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xxii, 490 p.; 23 cm.
- Series Statement
- Foundations of criminal justice series
- Uniform Title
- Foundations of criminal justice series.
- Subject
- Criminal justice, Administration of > Political aspects > United States
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 467-476) and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Ch. 1. Introduction. Political Science: Basic Concepts. Criminal Justice. The Relationship Between Politics and Criminal Justice. Intergovernmental Relations. Why a Political Approach to Criminal Justice is Important. Remaining Chapters -- Ch. 2. Crime. What is a Crime? Sources of Law. Theories of Criminal Law Formation. Seven Principles of Law. Types of Crime. Measuring Crime. Amounts of Crime. Crime Categories. Theories of Crime -- Ch. 3. Victims of Crime. Victimology. Characteristics of Victims. Victims' Rights. Political Influences -- Ch. 4. Law Enforcement. History of Policing. Types of Policing. Police Functions. Police Tasks. Police-Community Relations Programs. Police Training. Recruitment. Minorities. The Job. Types of Law Enforcement Agencies: Jurisdictions and Functions. Political Influences -- Ch. 5. Constitutional Limits on Police Behavior. Power versus Freedom. Fourth Amendment. Fifth Amendment. List of Cases Cited -- Ch. 6. Courts. Function of the Courts. Power of the Courts Versus Freedom of Citizens. Structure of the Courts. Courtroom Personnel. Political Influences on the Courts. List of Cases Cited -- Ch. 7. Trial Process. Process. Defendant's Rights. List of Cases Cited -- Ch. 8. Corrections. A Short History of Corrections. Federal and State Prisons. Types of Correctional Facilities. Community Corrections. Death Penalty. List of Cases Cited -- Ch. 9. Prison Environment. Number and Profile of Inmates. Prison Environment. Prison Services. Prison Programs. Prisoners' Rights Movement. Corrections Officers. Other Inmate Populations. Parole. List of Cases Cited -- Ch. 10. What Works? Families. Schools. Communities. Juveniles. Labor Markets. Places. Policing. Programs That Work. Federal Government.
- ISBN
- 089089633X
- LCCN
- ^^2001097415
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library