The book is exceptional and affordable for my students. And it had an entire chapter devoted to the nature of crime and criminality.
An excellent text for both instructor and students. Very contemporary and useful in today’s CJ world. I would adopt over my current book for sure.
Concise, informative, student friendly, and intelligent.
An excellent text for both instructor and students. Very contemporary and useful in today’s CJ world. I would adopt over my current book for sure.
The text is logically organized and easy to read and understand. Students will find the text intriguing as they move through the coverage of the controversies from the text.
I would describe this textbook as being capable to deliver the basic information regarding the functions, procedures, and systems related to the criminal justice system. Additionally, this book is contemporary and relatable to students, and also easy for them to read and comprehend.
A well-written, concise overview of the main components of the CJS – not a lot of filler, does a great job of getting the basic elements like history and terminology across without being dry, focusing instead on issues.
The most thorough, yet digestible, coverage of criminal justice at the introductory level to date. “
Comprehensive in depth introduction to CJ book that offers several different types of resources for faculty and students.”
A brief practical approach to a complicated legal system.
Ready to use; resourceful; informative; user friendly; interactive; and thought provoking.”
It is worth considering. Material covered is written at a level our students can understand and would lay the foundation for good lectures.”
Contemporary, has the content of traditional intro books but with additional foci including victims and policy (both important and often overlooked in intro classes!)”
Up-to-Date text that provides extensive coverage on the criminal justice system, as well as contemporary examples that students can easily apply and understand.”
I believe this book would catch the interest of intro level students. It incorporates lots of current issues that will allow a great deal of discussion.”
A great book with great information. Perfect for a "well rounded" educational book for the Intro class.
A unique textbook that offers students the opportunity to critically think about current issues, gain a global perspective, and learn the intricacies of the criminal justice system in a concise and readable manner.”
The writing is concise, comprehensible, and accessible to the introductory-level students...The author uses extremely topical examples. These are cases that are still being debated.”
I think that it is an easy to read and use book that does well at explaining important concepts using examples to solidify understanding.”
This text is a fun and easy read for students. The opening vignette provided an real life youth culture example that is relatable to students. The book is easy to read and well organized effectively addressing each of the learning objectives. Most importantly it encourages students to apply critical thinking skills relating to the topics presents.”
A one-stop shop textbook”
It is an excellent book, with a separate chapter on criminal justice policy. Each chapter is well presented, with relevant and current information. And each chapter has two debate/issues based on each chapter's information.”
Has two great chapters on CJ Policy and Victims that are positive additions to the traditional Intro to CJ texts.”
This book appears to offer an interesting overview of current important criminal justice issues, in addition to the traditional material needed in an introduction to criminal justice textbook! Very student friendly!”
Current up to date text, proving fresh look, organizing topics in new way to hook students.”
This is the best text I have encountered in the criminal justice field. Every component is of superior quality. The final product is outstanding. I have not experienced a text of this superior quality in my lengthy career in academia”
An ‘essentials’ text that covers all relevant aspects of criminal justice and also includes innovative chapters on CJ policy and homeland security.”
The text is a visually appealing introductory text that provides a good basis for an Intro class. It is balanced in terms of presenting applicable concepts and introducing current issues in the CJ system”
A good overall introductory textbook that focuses on a variety of learning styles.”
One of the best features of this text is the inclusion of chapters on victimization and criminal justice policy. In comparison to other concise introductory texts, the breadth of the material is unparalleled.”
The information in the book is more current than is found in other books presently available….The style of writing is perhaps better than many other works on the market.”
The book tackles some very relevant, up-to-date, relevant issues. It gives good, real-world examples. The information presented is done in such a way that is clear and easy to understand regardless of the student's current background.”
Introduction to criminal justice text that provides relevant applications of materials and resources for critical thinking”
Presents the basics in a clear, succinct manner for millennials and promotes critical thinking.
Up to date, useful textbook, that presents the information clearly. Includes lots of current events and controversies to promote discussion. visually appealing to students and content-wise very appealing to faculty. Good book.”
comprehensive and thorough coverage of the important topics for an Intro to CJ course”
A great introductory book with a lot of great instructor resources.”
The essays and case studies are well presented and thought provoking”
Look good should be an easy read for everyone.”
A social justice overview of the criminal justice system and its actors.”
This text appears to cover all the basics of the criminal justice system for the new CJ student, but also offers more insight to other topics as well as a delving deeper into other areas for the more advanced beginning student…Additionally, there are supplemental materials by way of learning activities, websites, and discussion questions to help further enhance the learning experience or for those students who wish to explore topics on their own.”
Thorough introductory text book with a lot of opportunities for critical discussion and writing assignments.”
“The text is a visually appealing introductory text that provides a good basis for an Intro class. It is balanced in terms of presenting applicable concepts and introducing current issues in the CJ system”
