Corrections - Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America

Exploring Corrections in America provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections in America. In addition to providing complete coverage of the history and structure of corrections, it offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process of corrections in America.

List of contents

1. Understanding Corrections: Where Are We? 2. The History of American Corrections: Where Did We Come From? 3. Corrections and the Courts 4. Community Corrections 5. Restorative Community Justice 6. Jails 7. Prisons and Prison Life 8. Correctional Administrators and Personnel 9. Special Populations in Prison 10. Women Offenders and Correctional Workers 12. The Death Penalty in America 13. The Future of Corrections

About the author

John T. Whitehead is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He completed his M.A. at the University of Michigan and earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from SUNY-Albany. He teaches courses in corrections, criminal justice ethics, and the death penalty.

Summary

Provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections in America. This book offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process of corrections in America.

Product details

• Authors: Michael C. Braswell, Kimberly Dodson, Kimberly D. Dodson, Bradley Edwards, Bradley D. Edwards, Bradley D. (East Tennessee State University Edwards, Edwards Bradley, Mark Jones, John Whitehead, John T. Whitehead, John T. Dodson Whitehead, Whitehead John T.
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2012
• EAN: 9781437734928
• ISBN: 978-1-4377-3492-8
• No. of pages: 392
• Series: Anderson Publishing
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, United States of America, USA, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment