Description: Explore the foundations, components and current controversies shaping the U.S. criminal justice system with "Criminal Justice in America," 11th Edition. Drawing from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology and political science, this best-selling text offers an engaging, interdisciplinary perspective on today's most pressing issues like policing practices, discrimination, prison reform, court decisions and emerging technologies. New Career Connections profiles introduce real professionals, their roles and advice to help you plan your future. MindTap digital resources reinforce learning with audiocasts, decision-making scenarios, career-exploration and interactive tools. This edition challenges you to consider what justice means and your role in achieving equal justice under the law.
Brief description: Christopher E. Smith is professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University (MSU). He earned degrees at Harvard University, the University of Bristol (England), the University of Tennessee and the University of Connecticut. Trained as a lawyer and social scientist, he is the author of 25 books and more than 120 scholarly articles on law, courts and criminal justice policy. He has been recognized as an outstanding teacher with MSU's "Teacher-Scholar Award" and "Social Science Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award." His other books with Cengage include "Criminal Justice in America", "Law and Contemporary Corrections, Constitutional Rights: Myths and Realities" and "Criminal Procedure."