Criminal Justice: A Very Short Introduction

by Julian V. Roberts

Overview

The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of different countries around the world. Focusing on the adversarial model of justice found in common law countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, he discusses topics such as the uses of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, and the purposes of sentencing. Considering the role of the victim throughout the criminal justice system, as well as public knowledge and attitudes towards criminal justice, Roberts critically assesses the way in which the system functions and its importance around the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191025877
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	08/27/2015
Series:	Very Short Introductions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	741,319
File size:	841 KB

About the Author

Julian V. Roberts is a Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. He is Associate Editor of the European Journal of Criminology and the Canadian Journal of Criminology. He has been a Visiting Professor at the Haifa Law School; School of Law, Kings College; the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge; the Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto; the School of Criminology, Catholic University of Leuven; the Department of Criminology, Université Libre de Bruxelles; and the Department of Justice, Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
1: Introducing criminal justice
2: Between the crime and court
3: The case goes to court
4: Why punish ... and how?
5: The inside story of life inside
6: Release from prison
7: Hearing the victim?
Postscript: the future of criminal justice
Appendix A: Court of Appeal Judgment
Further reading
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introducing criminal justice
2. Between the crime and court
3. The case goes to court
4. Why punish ... and how?
5. The inside story of life inside
6. Release from prison
7. Hearing the victim?
Postscript: the future of criminal justice
Appendix A: Court of Appeal Judgment
Further reading