Criminology in Brief: Understanding Crime and Criminal Justice by Heiner PB..

Taylor & Francis

Criminology in BriefUnderstanding Crime and Criminal Justice\nAuthor(s): Robert Heiner\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367321635, 978-0367321635\nSynopsis\nThis book offers a short and accessible introduction to criminology. Written in a clear and direct style, criminological theories are made more accessible for undergraduates, and the workings of the criminal justice system are explained. Students will learn not only how the criminal justice system works, but also how it does not work. Beyond introducing students to the basics, the book provides a persuasive argument that the criminal justice system we have in the United States comes nowhere close to our ideals for justice, doing little good in terms of crime control, while doing great harm to minorities and the poor. \n\nEngaging and far-ranging, this text offers a condensed approach to the key themes and debates surrounding crime and justice, and covers def.