{"product_id":"theorizing-criminal-justice-eight-essential-orientations","title":"Theorizing Criminal Justice: Eight Essential Orientations","description":"Theorizing Criminal Justice uses eight theoretical lenses to explore the criminal justice apparatus. They contribute to a foundation for a discourse to expand our thinking about criminal justice and to enhance the value of our practice providing a deeper understanding of complex issues exposes the confusion and contradictions inherent in this intricate topic.\nTwenty articles (of which five are new to this edition) by noted professionals in the field present distinct perspectives for academic policy advisors, policy makers, the media, criminal justice personnel, and theoreticians about the nature of the criminal justice system. What theories direct the behaviors of the police, the courts, and corrections administrators? Which goals are paramount: retribution, treatment, safety, social control, efficiency? What value choices guide theories?\nThe authors include comprehensive discussions to stimulate creative thinking, as well as pedagogical materials such as a summary for each article, key terms found in each orientation, and thought-provoking questions that connect each orientation to relevant topics in today's criminal justice apparatus.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1577666631\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1577666631.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Peter B. Kraska|John J. Brent\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41458450825274,"sku":"DBV.1577666631.A","price":13.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1577666631-0.jpg?v=1781137406","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/theorizing-criminal-justice-eight-essential-orientations","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}