Rhetorical Analysis: A Brief Guide for Writers, walk students through the process for doing different kinds of analyses -- argument analysis, structure analysis, style analysis, and more. Shows how to analyze a range of texts, print, visual, and multimedia. Includes authors' own analyses as models for students, as well as 4 complete student model papers. Introduces students to rhetorical concepts (both classical and modern) that are relevant to rhetorical analysis.

Designed For Introductory-Level Statistics Courses, Understanding Statistics For The Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, And Criminology Presents The Fundamentals Of Statistics In A Clear And Simplified Format. This Accessible Text Addresses All Of The Basics Of Statistical Analysis While Still Providing The Reader With The Larger View Of Statistics. The Authors Focus On Calculating The Basic Formulas Yet Preserve Enough Advanced Material To Prepare The Student For Further Study. The Book Also Provides Information On Deciding When To Use Particular Statistical Analyses, How To Input And...

From myths about crime and punishment to dangerous misunderstandings about the administration of justice, Demystifying Crime and Criminal Justice, Second Edition, exposes--and aims to correct--many of the American public's misconceptions about the criminal justice system.
Designed to stimulate critical thinking, this volume not only provides students with a deeper understanding of crime and criminal justice but also encourages them to question generally accepted beliefs more broadly.
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The investigation of sex crimes is a specific function for many law enforcement agencies, requiring an understanding of how to investigate, process crime scenes, interact with victims and offenders, and prepare for court. Drawing on new methods of investigation and the effects of such crimes on victims, Forensic Investigation of Sex Crimes and Sexual Offenders provides in-depth coverage in these areas, offering a valuable supplement for criminal justice courses and an accessible guide for law enforcement.