Criminal Justice Theory Explaining The Nature And Behavior Of Criminal Justice Criminology And Justice Studies Series Abingdon Cop 2007 David E Duffee by David E. Duffee, Edward R.maguire (eds.) 9780203941201, 9780415954792, 9780415954808, 0203941209, 0415954800, 0415954797 instant download after payment.

Criminal Justice, Criminology, And Criminal Justice Theory / David E. Duffee And Edward Allan -- Foundations Of Criminal Justice Theory / Jeffrey B. Snipes And Edward R. Maguire -- Durkheim's Comparative Method And Criminal Justice Theory / Gregory J. Howard And Joshua D. Freilich -- Neglect Of Justice In Criminal Justice Theory / Thomas C. Castellano And Jon B. Gould -- Explaining Police Organizations / Edward R. Maguire And Craig D. Uchida -- Understanding Variety In Urban Community Policing / Brian C. Renauer -- Assessing Blameworthiness And Assigning Punishment / Paula M. Kautt And Cassia C. Spohn -- Courts And Communities / Alissa Pollitz Worden -- A Test Of A Turnover Intent Model / Eric G. Lambert -- Examining Correctional Resources / Edmund F. Mcgarrell And David E. Duffee -- Directions For Theory And Theorizing In Criminal Justice / David E. Duffee, Alissa Pollitz Worden, And Edward R. Maguire. David E. Duffee, Edward R. Maguire, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 321-355) And Indexes. Criminal Justice Theory is the first comprehensive volume on the theoretical foundations of criminal justice. The authors argue that theory in criminal justice is currently underdeveloped and inconsistently applied, especially in comparison to the role of theory in the study of crime itself. In the diverse range of essays included here, the authors and contributors integrate examples from the study of criminal justice systems, judicial decision-making, courtroom communities, and correctional systems, building the argument that students of criminal justice must not evaluate their discipline solely on the basis of the effectiveness of specific measures in reducing the crime rate. Rather, if they hope to improve the system, they must acquire a systematic knowledge of the causes behind the structures, policies, and practices of criminal justice. Deals with theoretical foundations of criminal justice. This book integrates examples from study of criminal justice…