Criminal Justice

Intended for the Introduction to Criminal Justice course, for freshman and sophomore level students in departments of criminal justice, sociology and political science at both two and four-year schools.With substance and style, Samaha helps students master the complexities of the criminal justice system and the law. His presentation engages students in active learning and encourages them to understand, rather than memorize. That students truly enjoy reading Criminal Justice is a testament to Samaha's skill as a teacher, writer, and scholar. Featuring a critical-thinking approach that encourages students to explore all sides of the criminal justice system, this thorough introduction draws students in and encourages them to learn more. Samaha provides students with an important and realistic understanding of the formal and informal dimensions of criminal justice; from there, they have the ideal framework to learn about the sociology, politics, economics, and law of the discipline.Samaha, Joel is the author of 'Criminal Justice ' with ISBN 9780534522650 and ISBN 0534522653.