Encouraging students to determine what justice means in American society and what role individuals play in the process, this text provides additional related material on an accompanying CD-ROM, as well as through Internet resources.

This classic best seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle," encourages students to become better citizens, to determine what Justice means in our society, and what role individuals play. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States.

Part 1 Crime and the Criminal Justice System: Crime and Justice in America
Victimization, and Criminal Behaviour
The Criminal Justice System
Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law. Part 2 Police: Police
Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations
Police and Constitutional Law
Policing - Issues and Trends. Part 3 Courts: Courts and Pretrial Processes
Prosecution and Defense
Determination of Guilt - Plea Bargaining and Trials
Punishment and Sentencing
Part 4 Corrections: Corrections
Community Corrections - Probation, Intermediate Sanctions and Parole
Prisons - Their Goals and Management
Prison Society and Release. Part 5 The Juvenile Justice System: Juvenile Justice. Appendices: Constitution of the United States - Criminal Justice Amendments
Understanding and Using Criminal Justice Data.