Now available exclusively from McGraw-Hill, the updated 2004-2005 edition of "Criminal Justice" by James Inciardi presents a solid overview of the structure, processes, and problems of the criminal justice system in the United States. James A. Inciardi, an internationally recognized scholar and author, has brought his significant field and research experience to bear on the revision of his successful textbooks in criminal justice. Inciardi's research background, his privileged access to national data, and his story-telling style of writing guarantee a unique perspective to criminal justice. The coverage of all major areas of criminal justice allows instructors to focus either on the system as a whole or on areas of particular interest.