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Covering both classic and contemporary research in criminology, each reading shows students how to use current research to better understand criminal behavior. 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The articles reflect both classic studies of the criminal court system and state-of-the-art research, and they often have a policy perspective that demonstrates the potential impact research can have on the court system. 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