Debates in criminal justice : key themes and issues / edited by Tom Ellis and Steve Savage.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellis, Tom.

Savage, Steve.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Criminology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This innovative new book recognises that, while criminal justice studies is a core component of all criminology/criminal justice undergraduate degrees, it can be a confusing, overwhelming and a relatively dry topic despite its importance. Taking an original approach, this book sets out a series of ten key dilemmas - presented as debates - designed to provide students with a clear framework within which to develop their knowledge and analysis in a way that is both effective and an enjoyable learning experience. It is also designed for use by lecturers, who can structure a core unit of their

Contents:

Front Cover; Debates in Criminal Justice; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; Introduction; Part 1: Themes in criminal justice; 1. Crime control or due process?: Tom Ellis and Mike Nash; 2. Lay justice or professional justice?: Steve Savage and Diana Bretherick; 3. Adversarial or inquisitorial justice?: Jane Creaton and Francis Pakes; 4. Private policing or public policing?: Mark Button and Les Johnston; 5. Restorative justice or retribution?: Tom Ellis and Steve Savage; 6. Prison works! Or prison works?: Tom Ellis and Chris Lewis; Part 2: Issues in criminal justice

7. Legalise drugs?: Tom Ellis and Daniel Silverstone8. Capital punishment: the case for and against: Mark Button and Diana Bretherick; 9. Victims' rights or suspects' rights?: Chris Lewis and Jacki Tapley; 10. Sex offender notification: Andy Williams and Mike Nash; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-136-64094-0

1-283-45977-9

9786613459770

1-136-64095-9

0-203-80448-1

9780203804483

OCLC:

798533363