As a student today, you do not want to simply learn about the world -- you want to change it. Gaines/Miller/Griggs' "Criminal Justice in Action," 12th Edition, offers a template for that change. This magazine-style text explores big questions about police tactics, incarceration policies, justice reform and other major issues in criminal justice. Think critically, ethically and practically about real-world issues from current headlines. Small investigations throughout the text help you understand how the U.S. criminal justice system affects everyone. Build essential skills for a career in criminal justice, or any field, as you explore the balance of interests, concepts and theories shaping todayâs system. MindTap reinforces learning with video quizzes, decision-making activities, chapter quizzes and new Listen and React activities that task students to listen critically and respond.
Capture your students' attention from day one with Gaines/Miller/Griggs' "Criminal Justice in Action," 12th Edition. This edition's highly praised magazine-style format provides a panoramic view of today's evolving criminal justice system. Each chapter opens with a real-world vignette from current headlines, and each page illustrates examples of both criminal activity and the justice system's response. Contemporary content blends with innovative pedagogy and clear learning objectives that reinforce understanding of key concepts. Students think critically and ethically as they explore the balance of interests, theories and practices shaping the field. MindTap reinforces learning with video quizzes, decision-making activities, chapter quizzes and new Listen and React activities that task students to listen critically and respond.
