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This book offers a scholarly introduction to comparative criminal justice. It examines and reflects on the ways different countries and jurisdictions deal with the main stages in the criminal justice process, from policing, to systems of trial, to sentencing, and punishment. This popular bestseller has been fully updated and expanded for the fourth edition.This textbook provides the reader with:a comparative perspective on criminal justice and its main componentsa knowledge of methodology for comparative research and analysisa discussion of global trends such as the global drop in crime, the punitive turn, penal populism, privatization, international policing and international criminal tribunalsan understanding of the emerging concepts in comparative criminal justice, such as security, surveillance, crimmigration and penal exceptionalisma global and historical consideration of the death penalty and international criminal justiceincreased attention to environmental crime, genocide and policy brutality.The new edition has been fully updated to keep abreast with this growing field of study and research, to include a broader coverage of judicial decision makers; a new chapter on the death penalty in comparative perspective; and further coverage of key topics such as global policing and electronic monitoring, and new insights into measuring and understanding crime and punishment globally.In this book, lists of further reading, study questions and boxed case studies help bring comparative criminal justice alive for students and instructors alike. This book is perfect reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in comparative criminal justice and those who are engaged in the study of global responses to crime.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Comparative Criminal Justice: Fourth Edition'? A: The book provides a scholarly introduction to comparative criminal justice, examining how different countries handle various stages of the criminal justice process, including policing, trials, sentencing, and punishment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Comparative Criminal Justice: Fourth Edition' is Francis Pakes.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 276 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The fourth edition was published on February 15, 2019.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include global crime trends, the death penalty, international criminal justice, environmental crime, and emerging concepts like security and surveillance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, the book is suitable for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying comparative criminal justice.
- Q: What new content is included in the fourth edition? A: The fourth edition includes updated research, a new chapter on the death penalty, and expanded coverage of global policing and electronic monitoring.
- Q: Does the book include any study aids? A: Yes, it features lists of further reading, study questions, and boxed case studies to enhance understanding.
- Q: What is the binding of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Criminal Law.