Download or read book Essentials of Criminal Justice written by Joseph J. Senna and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling paperback essentials text presents criminal justice as a dynamic, ever-changing field, emphasizing how the concepts and processes of criminal justice are constantly evolving. It is ideal for those who want the proven hallmarks of the Senna/Siegel author team in a shorter, paperback presentation. This book provides all the up-to-date coverage of structural and procedural changes in the criminal justice system that instructors require, ultimately helping students to understand the critical issues in the field, and the impact they have on the criminal justice system. This edition offers cutting-edge coverage and thorough integration of technology (including references to the hundreds of online journals, magazines, and resources available through InfoTrac College Edition and on the Web site) to expand students' learning beyond the classroom for real time access to developments in the field.