American Corrections — Todd R. Clear et al. (2018)

Book Description

Long at the forefront of the course, Clear/Reisig/Cole’s AMERICAN CORRECTIONS has been a trusted resource for introducing students to the dynamics of corrections in a way that captures their interest and encourages them to enter the field. The twelfth edition provides a complete update on the facts and figures of correctional policy and practice in the United States. With career-based material, insightful guest speakers, real-world cases and even-handed treatment of institutional and community sanctions, the text examines the U.S. correctional system from the perspectives of both the corrections worker and the accused person. The result is that students get the most well-rounded, balanced introduction to corrections available. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Book Details

• Author: Todd R. Clear, Michael D. Reisig, George F. Cole
• Publisher: Cengage
• Published Date: 2018-01-01
• Published Year: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781337557658