Academic Politics and the History of Criminal Justice Education - (Contributions in Criminology and Penology) by Frank Morn (Hardcover)

About the Book

The rise of academic criminal justice programs from their beginnings at the University of California in the 1930s through the split into academic and vocational models during the later decades are described in this work. Academic politics and politicians are emphasized. The academic infighting in developing programs, and input from various other disciplines to the field are described. The work is addressed to professors of criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, and education.

Book Synopsis

The rise of academic criminal justice programs from their beginnings at the University of California in the 1930s through the split into academic and vocational models during the later decades are described in this work. Academic politics and politicians are emphasized. The academic infighting in developing programs, and input from various other disciplines to the field are described. The work is addressed to professors of criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, and education.

Review Quotes

?[I]f one believes a thorough knowledge of the historical development of the criminal justice discipline can be a benefit to an academic advisor or if one has an interest in this field beyond a casual curiosity, this publication is well worth the time spent to read it.?-NACADA Journal

"ÝI¨f one believes a thorough knowledge of the historical development of the criminal justice discipline can be a benefit to an academic advisor or if one has an interest in this field beyond a casual curiosity, this publication is well worth the time spent to read it."-NACADA Journal

"[I]f one believes a thorough knowledge of the historical development of the criminal justice discipline can be a benefit to an academic advisor or if one has an interest in this field beyond a casual curiosity, this publication is well worth the time spent to read it."-NACADA Journal

About the Author

FRANK MORN is Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences at the Illinois State University. A respected educator and thinker in the field of criminal justice, he is the author of a history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and numerous articles.