{"product_id":"9781412958325","title":"Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe subject of ethics in criminal justice has become more important over the last decade as increasing concern about the accountability of law enforcement and public authorities has prompted ethical questions regarding the actions of those who exercise power over citizens. \u003cb\u003eCriminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice\u003c\/b\u003e provides an overview of the expected standards of behavior and ethical issues that confront those in the various fields of criminal justice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 \u003cb\u003eCriminal Justice Ethics\u003c\/b\u003e allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eCovers the interaction of ethics and the criminal justice system in Part I to lay a practical foundation for applying theoretical methods to the resolution of ethical dilemmas and issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresents real life case studies that connect ethical theories to moral dilemmas and issues facing criminal justice professionals today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers an innovative approach to criminal justice policy making by providing a framework that analyzes morality in the policy making process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviews the codes of ethics for criminal justice professionals that establish the requisite standards of behavior in the different fields of criminaljustice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscusses Rawls's theory of justice and the feminist ethic of care, topics not thoroughly addressed in other texts on the subject of criminal justice ethics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eCriminal Justice Ethics is an up-to-date, comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying ethics in criminal justice. The book is also relevant for many ethics courses in philosophy, sociology, and law and society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo read a sample chapter from\u003cb\u003e Criminal Justice Ethics \u003c\/b\u003eclick on \"Additional Materials\" in the left column under \"About This Book\" or simply click here .\u003c\/p\u003e   ","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025536139504,"sku":"9781412958325","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412958325_p0.jpg?v=1763726308","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412958325","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}