Article
Criminal Justice in America: The Politics Behind the System
Criminal Justice Review
Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
12-1-2006
Disciplines
Abstract
Nancy Marion is a professor of political science at the University of Akron, Ohio. Dr. Marion holds degrees in criminal justice and political science. To understand the U.S. criminal system, one must comprehend the political system that has created the system of law, law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors; one must understand the role of politics in creating and amending the criminal system.
DOI
10.1177/0734016806295592
Citation Information
Ronald G. Helms. "Criminal Justice in America: The Politics Behind the System" Criminal Justice Review Vol. 31 Iss. 4 (2006) p. 379 - 381 ISSN: 0734-0168 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ronald-helms/6/