Crime and Criminal Justice 3rd edition by Mallicoat

Crime and Criminal Justice 3rd Edition by Mallicoat from Sage introduces students to the major institutions, issues, and debates that shape the criminal justice system. The text covers crime measurement, theories of crime, policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice, victimization, inequality, and policy responses. With an accessible writing style and contemporary examples, it encourages readers to examine how law, social conditions, and public attitudes influence justice outcomes. This textbook is well suited for introductory criminal justice courses and for students seeking a broad, balanced foundation in crime, justice, and society.