Law and Criminal Justice
Emerging Issues in the Twenty-First Century
Christopher E Smith author Cynthia Perez McCluskey author Madhavi McCall author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Published:29th Sep '05
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Law changes as new developments affect society. The dawn of a new century provides a marking point for the evaluation of trends in law and policy. This book examines emerging issues that will shape society’s rules and legal processes in the twenty-first century. By identifying developments affecting technology, demography, and politics, the authors evaluate impacts on law and criminal justice. Many of the issues discussed, including the expanding Latino population, new technologies for investigations, weapons, and executions, health crises in prisons, DNA testing, and the «war on terrorism», will have profound effects on the fates of individuals drawn into the justice system.
«‘Law & Criminal Justice’ is an important new book on the major issues in criminal justice that are likely to dominate American society in the twenty-first century. This is a timely, provocative, and stimulating book that will find a wide and appreciative audience not only among those in the field of criminal justice but also by anyone interested in the law.» (Thomas R. Hensley, Kent State University)
«The discussion of issues in this book will find an audience with academics, laymen, and social advocates alike. It offers timely and insightful commentary on an array of issues – some controversial – that are part of our evolving social and political landscape.» (John D. Barrow, University of South Carolina)
ISBN: 9780820472720
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 280g
186 pages
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