Essentials of Corrections
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- Synopsis
- The fifth edition of this leading "essentials" textbook on corrections has been fully revised and updated to include new international comparative data, and a fresh chapter on prison inmates with special needs. Unrivalled in scope, it offers undergraduates a concise but comprehensive introduction to the subject.Includes textual materials and assignments formulated to encourage students' critical thinking skillsChapters feature text boxes on key points of correctional theory and on international correctional practicePresented in full color throughout -- including extensive photos and graphicsIncludes stand-alone chapters on careers in corrections, gender and ethnicity issues, and likely future developments in correctionsFeatures invaluable historical context on the evolution of correctional theory and practiceOffers a new, comprehensive online Student Study Guide and thoroughly updated and expanded ancillary materials
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781118537305
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781118537213
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 06/16/14
- Copyrighted By:
- John Wiley & Sons
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.