American Corrections in Brief
- ISBN-10
- 0495808652
- ISBN-13
- 9780495808657
- Series
- American Corrections in Brief
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-08-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- Todd R. Clear, Michael D. Reisig, George F. Cole
Description
A condensed, accessible version of the bestselling corrections book on the market, AMERICAN CORRECTIONS IN BRIEF, 1st Edition introduces students to the dynamics of corrections in a way that captures their interest and encourages them to enter the field. The brief paperback nature of this book makes it more approachable, and the well-respected author team has added several key pedagogical elements to help ensure students success. Complete with valuable career-based material, insightful guest speakers, illuminating real-world cases, and uniquely 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 offender, providing students with a well-rounded, balanced introduction to corrections. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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