American Corrections in Brief

American Corrections in Brief
ISBN-10
1305633733
ISBN-13
9781305633735
Series
American Corrections in Brief
Category
Education
Pages
416
Language
English
Published
2016-01-01
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Authors
Todd R. Clear, Michael D. Reisig, George F. Cole

Description

A condensed, more accessible version of the best-selling corrections book on the market, AMERICAN CORRECTIONS IN BRIEF, 3rd 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 format makes this book more approachable, and the well-respected author team incorporates several pedagogical elements to promote 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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