Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process, Fifth Edition by Kenneth J. Peak offers a practical and applied guide to understanding the complexities of the criminal justice system. This comprehensive text adopts a proven, problem-based learning approach, designed to equip students with the ability to think critically and practically about the field. Drawing from extensive practitioner and academic expertise, authors Peak and Tamara D. Herold illuminate the significance of criminal justice, integrating discussions on key trends, emerging issues, historical context, and actionable lessons relevant to real-world application. The Fifth Edition features enhanced learning tools, including engaging learn-by-doing activities, insightful review questions, illustrative case studies, and a robust list of key terms, all designed to foster advanced critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Author: Kenneth J. Peak
- Edition: Fifth
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1071848984
- ISBN-13: 978-1071848982
- Publication Date: March 2, 2023