Books Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View: . 2nd Edition by Steven E. Barkan (Author), George J. Bryjak (Author)

"Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View," 2nd Edition by Steven E. Barkan and George J. Bryjak offers an in-depth introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system from a sociological perspective. It explores how social factors such as race, ethnicity, class, and gender influence criminal behavior and the operation of the justice system. The book provides a realistic view of policing, courts, and corrections, emphasizing how these institutions function in reality versus their idealized roles.

Key topics include understanding and measuring crime, victimization, criminal law, the history and organization of police, court procedures, sentencing, prisons, community corrections, and juvenile justice. The text also highlights contemporary controversies and systemic challenges, encouraging critical evaluation of the system's capacity to control crime and deliver justice.