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The 12th edition of Corrections in America has been the premier text for introductory corrections in the last third of a century. It is the longest continuously published work on corrections in the nation. Its clarity and well-designed learning features continue to make it a favorite of instructors and students alike. Some of the key features include: - The # 1 book in the market since the 1970s! - The STANDARD of corrections - All SUPPLEMENTS are done by authors - Balanced Approach - current and past research, theory & practice - Systems Approach - exploring each element of corrections as an integrated series of people, programs, & processes - Unbiased presentation of corrections' most controversial issues This is an excellent reference for anyone currently working in the corrections field!
| ISBN | 0135034396 | | Pages | 448 | | ISBN13 | 9780135034392
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 1080 | | Imprint | Prentice Hall | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Hardback | | Previous ISBN | 9780131950856 | | Publication date | 09 Jul 2009 | | Height (mm) | 276 | | Library of Congress | 2009014818 | | Width (mm) | 216 | | DEWEY | 365.973 | | Spine width (mm) | 20 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Undergraduate |
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Part 1: Historical Perspectives Chapter 1: Early History (2000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.) Chapter 2: Prisons (1800 to the Present) Chapter 3: Correctional Ideologies: The Pendulum Swings Chapter 4: The Sentencing and Appeals Process Part 2: Alternatives to Imprisonment Chapter 5: Probation Chapter 6: Diversion and Intermediate Sanctions Part 3: Institutional Corrections Chapter 7: Custody Functions Chapter 8: Management and Treatment Functions Chapter 9: Jails and Detention Facilities Chapter 10: State and Local Prison Systems Chapter 11: The Federal System Chapter12: Priviate Sector Systems Chapter 13: Parole and Reentry Chapter 14: The Death Penalty Part 4: Correctional Clients Chapter 15: Inmate and Ex-Offender Rights Chapter 16: Male Offenders Chapter 17: Female Offenders Chapter 18: Juvenile Offenders Chapter 19: Special Category Offenders
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