From the publisher
We set out to create a brief Introductory Criminal Justice book with the following objectives:
- Make it affordable...$45 net
Create a text today's student will want to read - Integrate powerful media...www.prenhall.com/cji (Criminal Justice Interactive)
Clearly and concisely explain key concepts and reinforce throughout - Show the link between concepts and current events
We've designed a book focused on learning with content accessible for today's student. This book focuses on the critical objectives of each chapter and presents them in a way that is clear, visual and instructional. Every chart, picture, and illustration serves a purpose...help people learn. While we understand people are often visual learners, we did not want to create a book busy with boxed features and irrelevant pictures. Instead we focused on the core concepts and relevant and recent real world applications. We then built a format/design that engages the student, without sacrificing the necessary academic rigor. The book promotes true learning as opposed to rote memorization and is a source for engaging debates and discussions. This is a perfect resource for a Criminal Justice Student or someone interested in the field of criminal justice.
About the author
James A. Fagin, Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University -- Carbondale)Professor and Director Criminal Justice StudiesLincoln College -- Normal717 West Raab Road, Normal, Illinois 67107 Business phone: 309-268-4310 email: jjfagin@lincolncollege.edu "Books: ""Criminal Justice Brief Edition." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2007 (pp. 479)"Criminal Justice, 2nd edition." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2007 (pp. 782)"Criminal Justice 2005 Update." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2005 (pp., 584)"When Terrorism Strikes Home: Defending the United States." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2005. (pp. 322)"Criminal Justice, Texas High School Edition." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2004."Criminal Justice 1st edition." Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2003. (pp. 566)"Introduction to Criminal Justice," 2nd edition. Geneva, Illinois: Paladin House of the Farley Court of Publishers, 1985. (Co-author, Dae H. Chang) [First edition published under same title, 1981.]"Chapters in Books""Security Management Policy for the Personal Computer," in "Computers in Criminal Justice: Issues and Applications, " Frank Schmalleger, Editor, Wyndham Hall Press, 1990."Why the Police Cannot Stop Crime: A Call for Police Reorganization," in "Critical Issues in Criminal Justice," R.G. Iacovetta and D.H. Chang (eds.), Carolina Academic Press, 1978Articles: Articles on Computer crime, police unions, security technology, and terrorism published in the United States and JapanConference Presentations: Conference presentations on Cut-back management, Presidential Candidate protection, sexual assault programs, race and criminal justice, FERBA and discrimination compliance, use of polygraph examinations in law enforcement, and off-campus criminal justice education programs. Law Enforcement Experience: Reserve Police Office Kansas City, Kansas Police Department 1976-1980Training Officer and Polygraph Examiner, Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department (Kansas), 1977-1980United States Department of Justice, Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Seminar Professional for the following courses: management, research, and planning. HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENTDean of Graduate Studies and Research, East Stroudsburg UniversityPresident Kima International School of Theology, Kima, East KenyaProfessor and Department Chair Criminal Justice, Chaminade University of HonoluluCriminal Justice Outreach Coordinator, Which State University AWARDS AND HONORS "Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Public Administration Education," American Society for Public Administration, 1994. Hawaii Public Administration Award. Certification of Appreciation, The Judiciary, State of Hawaii, Office of Administrative Director, Listed in "Who's Who in Education," 5th Edition Western States Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society (Criminal Justice) Phi Lambda Alpha Honor Society Pi Kappa Delta, Nevada Alpha Chapter (Vice President) Grant Director and Principal Investigator for the following grants: - Pro-social Skills for Adult Female Offenders, Department of Corrections, - HawaiiEmployment Training for Displaced Workers. WorkHawaii, City and County of Honolulu. - Evaluation of Procedures in the Selection of Entry-Level Personnel for the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department (KS), Sedgwick Office of Personnel Services" "Professional ActivitesMember Board of Directors John Howard Association of HawaiiPresident American Society for Public Administration Hawaii ChapterPresident Hawaii Criminal Justice Educators AssociationMember Board of Directors Residential Homes for Boys (Wichita, KS)Number television and radio interviews and expert commentator State of Kansas Attorney General's Victim's Rights Task Force. Member of Subcommittee on Prevention Education,
