American Corrections
eBook - ePub

American Corrections

Concepts and Controversies

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eBook - ePub

American Corrections

Concepts and Controversies

About this book

"It is a thorough and focused work on American corrections providing a solid opportunity for students to learn not only how the correctional system works but also to understand its ever increasing complexities."
                                                                                                                    —Dorie Astle, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

American Corrections, Second Edition offers students a contemporary, issues-oriented introduction that covers every aspect of corrections, prompting students to think critically about complex issues that are affecting the current U.S. correctional system. Incorporating the most recent theory, research, and data available, the Second Edition encourages students to explore the most interesting and progressive developments in correctional policy and practice. Authors Barry A. Krisberg, Susan Marchionna, and Christopher J. Hartney draw from years of professional experience to give students a practical knowledge of corrections, as well as provide a framework for thoughtful analysis into what is plaguing the American correctional system and a realistic exploration of the solutions that could make a difference.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Publisher Note
  3. Half Title
  4. Publisher Note
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Detailed Contents
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Part I History and Sentencing
  12. 1 The Corrections System
  13. 2 A Historical Perspective on Punishment and Social Structure
  14. 3 The Purpose of Punishment and Sentencing Trends
  15. Part II Correctional Practice
  16. 4 Jails
  17. 5 Probation and Alternatives to Incarceration
  18. 6 Prisons
  19. 7 Coming Home Reentry and Parole
  20. 8 Juvenile Corrections
  21. 9 The Corrections Workforce
  22. Part III Critical Issues and Policy Questions
  23. 10 Holding Corrections Accountable
  24. 11 Corrections and the Color Line
  25. 12 Women in the Corrections System
  26. 13 Challenging and Vulnerable Populations
  27. 14 Death Row and the Death Penalty
  28. Part IV The Effectiveness and Future of American Corrections
  29. 15 The Privatization of Corrections1
  30. 16 The Politics and Future of Mass Incarceration
  31. Glossary
  32. References
  33. Index
  34. About the Authors
  35. Publisher Note