Synopses & Reviews
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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. The accompanying CD-Rom includes videos providing an overview of each chapter, as well as introducing students to leading criminologists on topics that provide depth and enrichment. Some of this edition's exciting new features are:
- Informative streaming videos for use in classroom by instructors, and equally suited for on-ground and online courses
- Dozens of updated historical and contemporary photographs
- Tables, Figures, Charts, Correctional Briefs, and Sidebars revised and updated; data generally projected to 2012 to enhance adoption potential
- Reformatted text into a convenient 19 Chapter textbook, with repetitive items removed
- Flash cards for online instruction and student review of materials
- State of the art PowerPoint Presentations that set the standards for the field. Available in both hardcopy and electronic version.
An excellent reference for anyone currently working in the corrections field. Also for for courses in Introduction to Corrections, Institutional Corrections, and Crime and Punishment. '
Synopsis
This has been the # 1 Intro to Corrections book 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 field’s history from its inception in the 1800s to present day correctional trends. The text integrates well designed learning aids such as Fast Facts and Correctional Briefs to effectively reinforce the subject matter. An outstanding CD Rom accompanies the book, which includes videos featuring the authors’ overview of each chapter, as well as introducing leading criminologists on pertinent topics. The authors address hot trends, present unbiased views on controversial issues and bring the reader face-to-face with key players in both the world of corrections and the offenders who make the system necessary. Covers corrections' most controversial issues including female offenders, re-entry, special category offenders, probation, and the hybrid jail system. Presents first-hand true stories from big players in the corrections field to bring the issues, challenges and triumphs to life. Analyzes the efficiency of how today’s correctional programs are functioning. Details the court process and alternatives to imprisonment. Looks at local, state, federal prison systems along with private sector systems. For courses in Introduction to Corrections, Institutional Corrections, and Crime and Punishment. Also an excellent reference for anyone currently working in the corrections field.
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
Contents xiii
About the Authors xxix
Acknowledgments xxxi
Part 1: Historical Perspectives
Chapter 1: Early History (2000 b.c. to a.d. 1800)
Chapter 2: Prisons (1800 to the Present)
Chapter 3: Correctional Ideologies: The Pendulum Swings
Part 2: The Court Process
Chapter 4: Sentencing
Chapter 5: Appellate Review
Part 3: Alternatives to Imprisonment
Chapter 6: Jails and Detention Facilities
Chapter 7: Probation
Chapter 8: Intermediate Sanctions
Part 4: Correctional Systems
Chapter 9: Imprisonment
Chapter 10: State and Local Prison Systems
Chapter 11: The Federal System
Chapter 12: Private Sector Systems
Part 5: Corrections Functions
Chapter 13: Custody Functions
Chapter 14: Management and Treatment Functions
Part 6: Institutional Clients
Chapter 15: Female Offenders
Chapter 16: Male Offenders
Chapter 17: Juvenile Offenders
Chapter 18: Special Category Offenders
Part 7: Rights of Correctional Clients
Chapter 19: Inmate and Ex-Offender Rights
Chapter 20: The Death Penalty–The Ultimate Right
Part 8: Reintegration Systems
Chapter 21: Parole and Reentry
Part 9: A Link to the Future
Chapter 22: The Futures of Corrections
Glossary
Index of Authors
Subject Index