Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction is an applied and realistic text, which introduces students to the real world of criminal justice while covering the entire criminal justice system in a brief manageable 12 chapter format. Fagin uses clear and simple examples drawn from decades of experience to bring criminal justice alive for students. With a readable style, the author places the criminal justice system in the broader context of American government. A wealth of active learning, problem solving, and decision-making opportunities throughout each chapter encourages students to think critically about real situations and get involved as a citizen and pre-professional. James Fagin is a recognized educator in the administration of justice; an expert in areas of contemporary concern, such as transnational terrorism, computer crime, and computer technologies in criminal justice; and has hands-on experience in law enforcement.James A. Fagin is the author of 'Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction', published 2006 under ISBN 9780205489077 and ISBN 0205489079.