The American System of Criminal Justice (MindTap Course List) delves into the complex challenges of achieving justice within modern society. Authored by George Cole and published by Cengage Learning in its 16th edition, this comprehensive text offers a multifaceted examination of the criminal justice system through lenses of criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. Spanning 816 pages, it provides an engaging exploration of the system’s various components and their interplay, supported by current event examples that bring the content to life. As a classic bestseller in its field, this edition remains one of the most popular resources for understanding the intricacies of the American criminal justice system.