Introduce students to the foundations, components and contemporary controversies in today's U.S. criminal justice system with the interdisciplinary approach in Cole/Smith/DeJong's best-selling CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 10E. The authors draw ideas, themes and theories from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology and political science to create a reader-focused presentation that highlights the most recent challenges for criminal justice professionals. Students examine controversial police practices, persistent discrimination, efforts to reduce prison populations, consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of new technologies. These readers learn to become better citizens as they critically consider processes defining the fates of those in the justice system and the impediments to achieving "equal justice under law." MindTap digital resources offer brief audiocast episodes, career decision-making scenarios, quizzes and riveting mission critical examples to reinforce key techniques and concepts.
