Learning through Cases- Crime and Justice

Crime and Justice offers a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system through fifteen case studies. Each chapter opens with a compelling case, and then teaches core concepts and critical issues. The third edition has been revised and streamlined and features new material on race, the war on drugs, police violence, and more.

Crime and Justice offers a comprehensive introduction to the U.S criminal justice system through fifteen historical and contemporary case studies. The third edition has been revised and streamlined throughout, featuring new material on race, the war on drugs, police violence, “stand your ground” laws and gun laws, and more.

Each chapter opens with an engaging case study followed by an explanatory chapter that teaches core concepts, key terms, and critical issues. The cases serve multiple learning objectives: illustrating concepts applied in real life; exploring sociological issues of race, class, gender, and power; and teaching students the law and processes of the justice system. Crime and Justice is excellent for any course that introduces students to the criminal justice system.

A complimentary Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank are available, as well as an open-access Companion Website for students that includes interactive flashcards, links to online video and media, and other learning material. Visit or email textbooks@rowman.com for more information.