Corrections in America

Name: Corrections in America
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ISBN: 9780131950856

ISBN-10: 0131950851

ISBN-13: 9780131950856

Edition: 11th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Harry E. Allen, Edward J. Latessa, Bruce S. Ponder, Cliff S. Simonsen

List price: $152.20

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This has been the # 1Intro to Correctionsbook in the market for nearly 30 years. The newest edition retains the majority of the content that makes it a favorite, namely the comprehensive coverage that spans the fieldrsquo;s history from its inception in the 1800s to present day correctional trends. The text integrates well designed learning aids such asFast FactsandCorrectional Briefsto effectively reinforce the subject matter. An outstanding CD Rom accompanies the book, which includes videos featuring the authorsrsquo; overview of each chapter, as well as introducing leading criminologists on pertinent topics. The authors address hot trends, present unbiased views on controversial issues…

Book details

List price: $152.20
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/7/2006
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 528
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.948
Language: English



About the Authors


Acknowledgments



Historical Perspectives



Early History (2000 b.c. to a.d. 1800)



Prisons (1800 to the Present)



Correctional Ideologies: The Pendulum Swings



The Court Process



Sentencing



Appellate Review



Alternatives to Imprisonment



Jails and Detention Facilities



Probation



Intermediate Sanctions



Correctional Systems



Imprisonment



State and Local Prison Systems



The Federal System



Private Sector Systems



Corrections Functions



Custody Functions



Management and Treatment Functions



Institutional Clients



Female Offenders



Male Offenders



Juvenile Offenders



Special Category Offenders



Rights of Correctional Clients



Inmate and Ex-Offender Rights



The Death Penalty The Ultimate Right



Reintegration Systems



Parole and Reentry



A Link to the Future



The Futures of Corrections


Glossary


Index of Authors


Subject Index