Synopses & Reviews
Corrections looks at the correctional system and offers arguments for and against the practice of the laws and policies that comprise corrections, from parole and probation to imprisonment, to the application of the death penalty. The 20 included chapters, written by eminent scholars and experts in the fields of criminology, police science, law, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines, take on such contested topics as what the goals of the correctional system should be (deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, or something else?) and how they should be achieved; who should make these decisions; and how to balance the goals of the correctional system with the civil rights of the inmates. Prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners, as well as the changing definition of cruel and unusual punishment, are also examined.The SeriesThe five brief, issues-based books in SAGE Reference s Key Issues in Crime & Punishment Series offer examinations of controversial programs, practices, problems or issues from varied perspectives. Volumes correspond to the five central subfields in the Criminal Justice curriculum: Crime & Criminal Behavior, Policing, The Courts, Corrections, and Juvenile Justice. Each volume consists of approximately 20 chapters offering succinct pro/con examinations, and Recommended Readings conclude each chapter, highlighting different approaches to or perspectives on the issue at hand. As a set, these volumes provide perfect reference support for students writing position papers in undergraduate courses spanning the Criminal Justice curriculum. Each title is approximately 350 pages in length.
Synopsis
The Key Issues in Crime and Punishment Series contains five brief, issues-based books offering pro/con examinations of controversial programs, practices, problems, or issues from varied perspectives. Each volume consists of approximately 20 chapters tackling controversial issues in each of the key topical areas of the criminal justice system (with chapters followed by recommended readings highlighting different approaches to or perspectives on the issue at hand). A broad range of issues are arranged within each volume; for instance, Volume 4 on Corrections includes such hotly debated topics as capital punishment, clemency, cruel and unusual punishment, early release, gangs and prison violence, healthcare for prisoners, legal assistance for prisoners, life sentences, prison labor, prison overcrowding, prison privatization and contract facilities, religious rights, and supermax prisons. Authorship is comprised of eminent scholars and experts in the fields of criminology, police science, law, sociology, psychology, and other curricula. An Introduction by the series General Editor sets the debate stage for the volume.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Key Issues in Corrections is a fascinating book that critically analyzes the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the United States. Jeffrey Ian Ross, an expert in the field, builds on his acclaimed book
Special Problems in Corrections to examine both long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events.
This fully updated edition integrates new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology; introduces and evaluates new corrections policies and practices; and features two new sections, The Privatization of Prisons” and The Death Penalty,” as well as links to a companion website. Offering a no-nonsense approach to the problems faced by correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public, this solutions-focused book will be a vital resource for students of criminology.
About the Author
Jeffrey Ian Ross is associate 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.