Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice

By Cyndi Banks

Book Overview

Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice provides an overview of the expected standards of behavior and ethical issues that confront those in the various fields of criminal justice. This book takes a sociological approach to criminal justice ethics by emphasizing the social and historical aspects of ethical inquiry. Author Cyndi Banks presents a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization of Criminal Justice Ethics allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761925872
• ISBN13: 9780761925873
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

CJ Ethics Review

I have kept this textbook since using it during my CJ 450c Values in Criminal Justice course(my senior capstone). It was a great review of ethical philosophies and made CJ ethics accessible. Definitely recommend this text.