Criminal Justice in America: The Politics Behind the System

Document Type

Book Review

Publication Date

12-2006

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

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