This revised and condensed version of Albanese's successful Criminal Justice, includes the PIN code for an accompanying content-rich website.

Written by an experienced author, professor, and past president of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Criminal Justice: Brief Edition addresses the fundamental issues of criminal justice in the United States. Jay Albanese uses the over-arching themes of violent crime and divergent interests to explain the links among the people, laws, agencies, and processes that comprise the criminal justice system. This brief edition is a perfect option for instructors who enjoy the quality and range of options found in the big book but want something more compact.