{"product_id":"introduction-to-criminal-justice-9781032378817","title":"Introduction to Criminal Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Tenth Edition of Introduction to Criminal Justice provides a student-friendly overview of the criminal justice process, covering law enforcement, criminal courts, and corrections, with updated statistics and research findings, and expanded coverage of police use of force and technological improvements. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 488 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Criminal Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to the criminal justice process. It provides a thorough overview of the decisions, practices, individuals, and issues involved in the criminal justice system. The book offers a balanced coverage of various aspects of the process, including law enforcement, criminal courts, and corrections. In this revised edition, author Edwards has updated the statistics and research findings to ensure that the content remains current and relevant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the notable additions in this edition is a comprehensive section on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the criminal justice system. The pandemic has brought about numerous challenges and changes, and this section explores how these challenges have affected the operations of law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. The book also discusses the recent shift to NIBRS crime reporting, which has implications for data collection and analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the edition has expanded coverage of police use of force and technological improvements. Selected chapters now include a case study box to demonstrate how certain laws, programs, and technologies have been used in particular situations. This feature helps students apply the theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and enhances their understanding of the criminal justice process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate for all U.S. criminal justice programs, \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Criminal Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e offers excellent value for students and instructors. The book's clear and concise writing style makes it accessible to students with varying backgrounds, and the comprehensive coverage of the subject matter provides a solid foundation for further study in the field. Whether you are a student pursuing a degree in criminal justice or an instructor looking for a reliable textbook, this edition is a valuable resource.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1138g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 252 x 178 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032378817\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45217004650746,"sku":"9781032378817","price":78.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/introduction-to-criminal-justice-9781032378817","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}