Explain what you learned, what is the significance and contributions of the book to the field of criminal justice. The book I read was by Shadd Maruma “How Ex-Convicts Reform & Rebuild their Lives.” The title of the book is shown below. For your Final Paper, you need to read ONE original criminology or criminal justice monograph. Choose among the books listed below (the full list of recommended books will be provided by the instructor): Shadd, M. (2000). Making Good – How Ex-Convicts Reform & Rebuild their Lives. American Psychological Association. Each student is asked to write a concise critical review of one book from the list provided in the syllabus. The essay needs to be 5-6 pages in length and properly referenced. Cover page and references are not included in 5-6 pages. Do not cite reviews or opinions of other people about the book. You need to provide a book synopsis. Next, explain what you learned, what is the significance and contributions of the book to the field of criminal justice. State your opinions about the book based on its content and your knowledge. Given that this is the capstone seminar, you should utilize concepts and theories that you learned throughout your studies. Use APA. APA guidelines can be found on the John Jay College Library website http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/
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