American Corrections

American Corrections
ISBN-10
0534507913
ISBN-13
9780534507916
Series
American Corrections
Category
Corrections
Pages
292
Language
English
Published
1997-11-10
Publisher
Wadsworth Publishing Company
Author
Todd R. Clear

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A comprehensive look at all areas of corrections as a TTsystemUT of interconnected organizations. Contains extensive pedagogical features to aid student understanding. Includes the most recent research findings and implications of policy issues.

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