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Criminal Law: Core Concepts

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Authors
  • G. Larry Mays
  • Jeremy Ball
  • Laura Fidelie
Series / Aspen Criminal Justice Series
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Book length
416 pages
Publication Date
2014-02-26
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Teaching Materials
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Description
This author team had students in mind when they wrote the book on Criminal Law. Criminal Law: Core Concepts uses examples and case excerpts that are interesting and informative, along with logically organized, plain-English discussion of the Model Penal Code. This is the basis for developing a solid understanding of criminal law concepts.

One look inside this book and you ll notice that every page promises unobstructed learning. You ll see an uncluttered page design, uncluttered coverage, writing uncluttered by legalese, and case excerpts uncluttered by extraneous detail Everything in this book serves a purpose.

Criminal Law: Core Concepts features:

  • A commitment to clarity, reflected in the writing style, organization, pedagogy, and design
  • Shrewd case editing that hones in on salient themes and principles
  • Engaging and informative examples throughout the text
  • Plain English discussion of the Model Penal Code
  • Timely coverage of contemporary topics, such as street crime
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About the authors
G. Larry Mays
New Mexico State University

Dr. G. Larry Mays is a Regents Professor Emeritus in the Criminal Justice Department at New Mexico State University. From 1981 to 1990, he served as academic department head. Dr. Mays holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Tennessee, and he has held faculty positions at East Tennessee State University and Appalachian State University as well as at New Mexico State over his 33-year teaching career. Prior to entering the academic world, he served as an officer with the Knoxville, Tennessee Police Department.

Dr. Mays has won a number of teaching awards, including the Carnegie Foundation Award as the New Mexico Professor of the Year in 1997. He is the author or editor of 17 books and has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. One of his books, American Jails, was recognized by the Policy Studies Organization as one of the most significant books in the area of public policy. He also serves on the editorial boards of several of the nation’s leading journals in the field of criminal justice.

Jeremy Ball
Chair, Associate Professor
Boise State University

Dr. Jeremy Ball is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Boise State University. His research interests include plea bargaining, prosecutorial discretion, court processing decisions, and domestic violence. In addition to his teaching and advising activities, Dr. Ball is active in both university and professional organizations. His work has included serving as President of the Western Association of Criminal Justice, working on the program committee for the Annual Meeting for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and participating in the Project Safe Neighborhood grant as a Research Partner. Dr. Ball has also been an author and presenter for the Idaho Victim Assistance Academy.

Laura Fidelie
Associate Professor
Midwestern State University

Laura Fidelie is an Associate Professor at Midwestern State University.

Product Information
Publication date
2014-02-26
Copyright Year
2014
Pages
416
Paperback
9781454841272
Subject
Criminal Law
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