Reviews (7)

Criminal Law
I thought this book was very useful in the study of Criminal Law at the undergraduate level. I enjoyed the author's selection of cases and thought that they were edited well so that they remained readable.

I never got that book,
very fast but i never got the book, and refund

Excellent Text
As one of Professor Samaha's students, I found that using this particular text in corrolation with his lectures was extremely benefical in learning the basics of criminal law.His personal insight on the case studies undoubtedly aided in understanding the material, but I suspect that the text would not have stuck me as such an outstanding book had Professor Samaha not been there to add additional information on each aspect of his work.However, even without the personal commentary, the text is still a very clear and concise resource that would be excellent for an introductory course on criminal law. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Criminal Law    3. Criminal Law - General    4. Criminal Procedure    5. Criminology    6. Law    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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Juvenile Delinquency Theory, Practice & Law
Very fascinating book, it's easy to read and very interesting. There are great pictures and interesting stories which made it difficult to put down! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Studies    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Juvenile delinquency    5. Juvenile justice, Administration of    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Sociology    9. United States    10. Juvenile offenders    11. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Reviews (54)

A very useful book - whether you go to law school or not
I was seriously considering applying to the law school last summer, and this book was one of those that I purchased to read along with LSAT prep books. The book had specific cases lined up in order from easy ones to more complicated, and it hasquestions of the end of each chapter, so that you can test yourself and your udnerstanding of material and how it applies in the courtroom. Also, I liked the sense of humor of the author; it was very encoureging in the beginning, and then kept peeking throught the book.
Buy this if you want to waste your time
All of the E&E books I have read, especially this one, are disappointing. I guess they can be helpful if you haven't been attending class and need to learn the material for the first time. But I'm not sure why a student who has kept up in class would waste time with such a vague and introductory study guide. I recommend a more advanced, detailed and concise study guide. Also, the Q&As at the end of the chapters are too verbose for what they cover. Most of the answers are pages long, when they should be at most a few paragraphs, if not a few sentences.

If you are struggling in Civil Procedure, buy this book.
Personally, I found Civil Procedure was the most difficult class in my first year of law school.I purchases several secondary sources but none were as helpful as Glannon's book.Glannon's book teaches by taking its reader through series of exercises that start with the basics then build into complex problems.Each problem comes with well written, complete, and comprehendible answers.The book uses helpful diagrams for explaining confusing topics such as the sometimes-confusing relationship between subject matter jurisdiction, person jurisdiction, and venue. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Civil Law    3. Civil Procedure    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Problems, exercises, etc    7. United States   

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Great corrections book
I've taught college-level corrections courses for quite a few years now and have kicked around a number of different corrections texts.This new edition is definitely an improvement over previous ones--it's much heavier on the recent empirical research, which helps me to keep my students "on track" with what the actual research indicates regarding a number of correctional topics.
Review of American Corrections, 7th Edition
Clear, Cole, & Reisig present a thorough overview of classic and historical correctional philosophy that is strongly tied to their discussion of more contemporary issues.Each revision includes the most up to date, critically acclaimed research from top criminology journals. Additionally, they regularly cite the best government sources (such as the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Prisons) to support various claims. In sum, this is a fair and balanced approach to all of the important issues facing corrections. I have taught Corrections for many years, and would not consider using a book other than American Corrections.

Worst Criminal Justice Textbook I've ever read
The name of this book should be 'The Overly-Liberal, Bleeding-Heart View of Corrections'.This was by far the worst criminal justice textbook that I have ever read.I expect textbooks for classes to give the facts and be somewhat unbiased.This book gave a VERY one-sided view which portrayed anyone that is convicted of a crime to be the actual victim; all the way from investigation to parole.This view would have been fine if it had been countered with the other side as well.I was very disappointed.I read it from from front to cover, and it was brutal.This should be a book on opinion, instead of a textbook. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Corrections    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States    7. Law / Criminal Procedure    8. Prisons   

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Criminal Procedure with CD-ROM
The cases were written in an understandable English language and the CD-ROM was helpful in simplifing the chapters but they were too bare.They helped point you in the right direction but needed to be filled in a little more from the chapters. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Reference    6. United States    7. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Reviews (6)

Read the title: "STUDY GUIDE"
What a useless study guide.All this does is reprint the chapter summary and removes a few words and asks you to fill in the blanks. Do not, repeat, NOT, waste your money on this.
This is the book, your seller got you!
I bought this book, and it was the textbook, not a study guide, the last reviewer was fooled!

This is the STUDYGUIDE, not the text book!
This is the STUDY GUIDE, not the text book.I was really peeved when it came in the mail and I realized all I had was a paper thin study guide, which was supposed to help me take tests on the text book.Don't make the mistake I did, get the text book, not the STUDY GUIDE! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal investigation    3. Criminology    4. Forensic Science    5. Law    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Sociology    8. Criminal investigation & detection    9. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Law    4. Reference    5. Sociology    6. United States    7. International Law    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Courts - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminal courts    4. Criminal justice, Administrati    5. Criminal justice, Administration of    6. Criminology    7. Law    8. Sociology    9. United States    10. Crime & criminology    11. Criminal law    12. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Criminology    2. Social Science    3. Sociology    4. Crime & criminology    5. Criminal law    6. Criminal or forensic psychology    7. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Reviews (4)

This got me through my evidence exam
Very good book on the subject, the best I've encountered in regards to Evidence and the FRE.I scored very well on my exam, despite slacking throughout the semester and skipping most of the readings.This book made the difference for me, and for a few of my friends who also got copies before our test.

Fabulous.
This book is absolutely fabulous.It presents the difficult subject matter in a clear and concise way.Everyone I know is using it for finals prep.Highly recommended.

Awesome!
I love this book.It does no contain to many words, or uneccesary garbage like the West hornbooks.Best has composed a champion.!!!It is short, you can read it three times in the time it takes you to decipher one chapter in another hornbook!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Evidence    2. Evidence (Law)    3. Law    4. Legal Education    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Problems, exercises, etc    7. United States    8. Courts & procedure    9. Industrial or vocational training    10. Legal skills & practice   

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Great!!
I was very very happy with the book I received and the quick and prompt shipping of my book. I have had lots of problems with ordering books online and this was by far the BEST service I have ever had.The book arrived in perfect condition, it looked brand new, the price was great, and I received it quickly.Great Service. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminology    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Legal System    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. United States    10. Crime & criminology    11. Law / Criminal Procedure    12. Management & management techniques   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Jurisprudence    5. Law    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Crime & criminology    10. Law / Jurisprudence   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Social Science    4. Sociology    5. Juvenile offenders    6. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Chemistry, Forensic    2. Criminal Investigation    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Criminology    5. Forensic Medicine    6. Forensic Science    7. Forensic ballistics    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Sociology    11. Criminal investigation & detection    12. Social Science / Criminology   

Reviews (11)

Absolutely the best
Fisher provides the absolute, hands-down best text out there for basic crime scene work.This is the one that is in everyone's bookshelf - we even keep all our old editions!When I began working in crime scene investigations, this was my 'go-to' reference, and several years later, I still read through it every once in a while to keep fresh.I teach part time, and this was the book my co-instructor and I suggested that we use for our basic and advanced crime scene classes - thank goodness it's our new text!I can't wait to share Fisher with our students.Invaluable book.

classroom textbook
it is a good book and it helps me keep up in class.I like looking at the pictures.I also like how real crimes are described to give examples.

For Forensics Buffs
This is a great book for ne body interested in knowing more about forensic science, it has a great overview of many different aspects of this varied area and the case studies make for some interesting reading, its set out in away thats easy and clear to understand, I left my copy lying around at home, and was amazed at the how many people picked it up to flick through and then couldn't put it down (including my brother and he hates to read!) Its money well spent! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crime scene searches    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminal investigation    4. Forensic Science    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Life Sciences - General    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Criminal investigation & detection    10. Law / Forensic Science   

Reviews (9)

Perfect for Commuters
The two hour plus commute I endure every day to get to school has forced me to get ultra-creative in my study methods. Sum and Substance CDs in general have been a godsend. The Civil Procedure set in particular is easy to understand, meticulous,entertaining enough to keep one's interest, and follows right along with the classic two semester first year civil procedure class. Now instead of fuming silently over wasted time, I can anchor my knowledge while I ride.

A must have for any First Year Civil Procedure Student
Don't make the mistake I made and wait until second semester to buy these Arthur Miller cds.Spend the money up front and between these cds (and the Glannon books) you will be set and you'll find it was well worth it right from the get go.The cds got me through all the tough topics and made Civ Pro one of my favorite subjects. Miller trudges through all the big items in an easy, sensible way with very clear hypos, and a sense of humor that totally grows on you.His teachings stood out in my mind so many times during my final and honestly think I would have been in a terrible position without these cds.

Simply the Best!
Prof. Miller is widely acknowledged not only as tops in the field, but as an extremely effective teacher of the subject. Prof. Miller has perfected his teaching of this course over many years, and these recordings provide a condensed version of the course he has taught at Harvard Law School for many years.
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Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Other    2. Civil Procedure    3. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Evidence, Criminal    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. United States    8. Courts & procedure    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Crime    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States    7. Crime & criminology    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Appellate procedure    2. Courts - General    3. Courts - Supreme Court    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Supreme Court    7. United States    8. United States.   

Reviews (4)

Alright.
In a word, this book "sucks."I had to purchase it for a class in which I am currently using.Yea, it has an ABUNDANCE of useful information, but the part that gets me is the fact that if your teacher uses Abadinsky's testing booklet, it's all wrong.It's even been discussed in our class at how off the test questions are as opposed to what's in his book.If possible, which is hard when it comes to textbooks, buy another.

Excellent text for Criminal Justice majors
I am a college professor who just finished teaching ORGANIZED CRIME to twenty college juniors and seniors.I selected Abadinsky's book as the text because it is carefully and thoughtfully "choreographed."The information provided flows in a sensible and clearly written design.Some texts appear to be designed for Rhodes Scholars and are virtually impossible to read.This is not the case with this great book!I recommend it to teachers and those who have in interest in this fascinating subject.

Organized Crime's concept, empircial evidence and current LE
If you (the reader, the researcher) is interested in Organized Crime, I strongly recommend this book (Howard Abadinsky's Organized Crime, 6th Ed.) This book is the only detailed book I have come across in studying Organized Crime. I am currently a criminal justice graduate student attending the University of Central Florida. RSB ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. General    5. History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Organized crime    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Law / Criminal Procedure