Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice

Name: Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal JusticeAuthor(s): Cliff Roberson, Dilip K. Das\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367597160, 978-0367597160\nSynopsis\nUpdated to reflect changes in the criminal justice systems in several countries, An Introduction to Comparative Legal Models of Criminal Justice, Second Edition explores and illustrates the idea that a countrys legal model determines the character of its police, corrections, and legal system. It focuses on how law shapes policing, including how it causes police to act as though they are above the law. \n\nEach chapter is designed as an independent unit of study. Along with updates to each chapter, other new additions to the second edition include:\n\nA list of learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter\n\nA summary at the end of each chapter\n\nClassroom exercises\n\nA threefold increase to the number of photographs\n\nAn expanded d.