This updated fourth edition offers an engaging introduction to the criminal justice system of England and Wales. Starting with an overview of the main theories of the causes of crime, this book explores the operation of the main agencies including the police, probation and prison services and the legal and youth justice systems.
"Peter Joyce has produced a clear, accessible and comprehensive introductory textbook that is invaluable for all students and teachers of criminology and criminal justice. Covering both the main theories relating to the causes of crime, as well as the workings of the key criminal justice agencies, this book provides an accessible resource for students to read in depth, as well as provide guidance for further studies as their skills and interests progress."
Dr Linda Asquith, Course Leader, BA (Hons) Criminology and Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University
"The new edition of Criminal Justice: An Introduction is essential reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive and critical understanding of criminal justice. Peter Joyce unpacks the topic in a lively, incisive manner that is both challenging and accessible to students and lecturers. Highly recommended."
Stephen Case, Professor of Criminology and Director of Studies, Department of Social Sciences, Loughborough University
