Marsh, Ian, 1952-

Criminal justice : an introduction to philosophies, theories and practice / - London ; New York : Routledge, 2004. - ix, 236 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-225) and index.

Part one. History and theories of crime and punishment -- Why punish? Philosophies of punishment -- Theories of punishment -- The history of crime and justice -- Victimology -- Part two. The criminal justice system -- Police and policing -- The courts, sentencing and the judiciary -- Prisons and imprisonment.

0415333016 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0415333008 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Criminal justice, Administration of.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Philosophy.
Criminology.
Criminology--Philosophy.
Police--History.--Great Britain

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