| Key Issues in Corrections Contributor(s): Ross, Jeffrey Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447318722 ISBN-13: 9781447318729 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Penology - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.6 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7" W x 9.4" (1.65 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Key Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA. Written by a highly respected expert in the field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events. Updates to this edition include: - Integrating new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology - The introduction and evaluation of new policies and practices - New sections on "The Privatization of Prisons" and "The Death Penalty" Primarily written for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ross, Jeffrey Ian: - Jeffrey Ian Ross is professor in the School of Criminal Justice and a research fellow of the Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Baltimore. He is the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of numerous books, including, most recently, The Globalization of Supermax Prisons. |