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Criminal Justice Process
explores policing, the court system, and the system of corrections in
Western society, especially the United States. Major components of the
criminal justice system are theoretically linked to larger social
arrangements, including class and race-ethnic stratification. Ethical
problems, such as deadly force, police corruption and brutality, and
disparities in arrest and sentencing, are given special attention. The
history and function of criminal justice is examined from various
standpoints and alternatives to the current structure of law and
punishment are considered.

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