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Gaines (California State University-San Bernardino) and Miller (Institute for University Studies) blend theoretical principles of criminal justice with recent research and high-interest examples in this text/CD-ROM package for beginning students in criminal justice programs. This third edition devotes an entire chapter to terrorism and cyber crime. Learning features include readings on controversies in the field, hypothetical cases, and comparisons with other countries, and boxes on the impact of technology. The companion CD-ROM on careers contains self-assessments and job descriptions, requirements, and salaries, plus video profiles of real professionals. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Vivid, visual, current, and featuring the newest CJ careers-every chapter of this text is a multimedia-linked study center! This best-selling text offers students a clear and practical overview of the criminal justice system by combining cutting-edge research with accessible discussions of theory and up-to-the-minute examples of policy and application from today's news. Gaines and Miller take an applied approach that is visible in their coverage of contemporary topics, such as cyber crime and terrorism, their concentration on careers, and their expansive integration of technology throughout. Also, interactive learning aids such as the new "Online Reviews" flagged in the book after each major chapter section and the "Mastering Concepts" summaries make this an especially effective teaching tool. The NEW Careers in Criminal Justice 3.0 Interactive CD-ROM is packaged FREE with every casebound copy of CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ACTION, Third Edition.
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