America's Courts and the Criminal Justice System (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) FROM THE PUBLISHER
Best-selling America's Courts And The Criminal Justice System focuses on the dynamics of the court by introducing the concept of the "courthouse workgroup" and the interrelated relationship of the three main actors—judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney—thus illustrating the law in action, not just the theories and facts. Neubauer also uses a myriad of pedagogical devices that bring the court process to life for students, including A Day in Court, Controversy, and Case Close-Up boxes. This text has become the market-leader in large part because of its comprehensive coverage, its focus on the dynamics of the process, and its pedagogical features. Neubauer emphasized key aspects of the law, particularly law on the books, law in action, and law in controversy, to provide students with a clear focus. The Eighth Edition is filled with timely new content and now is accompanied by an exciting new Student Companion CD-ROM that features Court TV® videos—FREE with every new copy of the text!
SYNOPSIS
Appropriate for criminal justice, political science, and social welfare students, this undergraduate textbook examines the legal foundations of the American judicial system, describes the work performed by prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges, and follows the steps of criminal prosecution from arrest to determination of guilt or innocence. The eighth edition explores decreasing crime rates, recent moratoriums on the death penalty, and three-strikes laws. The CD-ROM contains video clips from Court TV. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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