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The Third Edition of The American Dictionary of Criminal Justice in hardback is an ideal reference volume for libraries, agencies, and offices that serve those who need ready access to criminal justice information. Like any good dictionary, this resource will assist practioners as well as students in writing reports and papers and understanding terminology in journal articles. Over 5,000 terms, concepts, and names are included in the new edition, as well as over 125 new U.S. Supreme Court cases.

Note biographique

Dean John Champion, Ph.D., is professor of criminal justice at Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Police Misconduct in America.

Table des matières

Part 1 Preface Part 2 About the Author Part 3 Dictionary of Terms Part 4 U.S. Supreme Court Cases Chapter 5 Reading Citations in Cases Chapter 6 Cases Chapter 7 Summary of Case Index Topics Chapter 8 Case Index by Topic Chapter 9 References Part 10 Appendixes Chapter 11 Ph.D. Programs in Criminal Justice Chapter 12 Internet Connections Chapter 13 Federal and State Probation and Parole Agencies Chapter 14 Regional Departments of Corrections Telephone, Fax, and Internet Contacts

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