Amazon.com description: Product Description: James A. Inciardi, an internationally recognized scholar and author, brings his significant field and research experience to this edtion of Criminal Justice. This volume is written specifically to correspond to Alabama's criminal code and presents a solid overview of the structure, processes, and problems specific to the state. Inciardi's research background, his privileged access to national data, and his narrative writing style guarantee a unique perspective. New to this edition is a "Critical Thinking" feature and additional types of "Perspective" boxes. The coverage of all major areas of criminal justice allows instructors to focus either on the system as a whole or on areas of particular interest.