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Key Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA.

Written by a highly respected expert in the field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events.

Updates to this edition include:

- Integrating new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology

- The introduction and evaluation of new policies and practices

- New sections on "The Privatization of Prisons" and "The Death Penalty"

Primarily written for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781447318729
  • ISBN-10: 1447318722
  • Publisher: Policy Press
  • Publish Date: September 2016
  • Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.65 pounds
  • Page Count: 304

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