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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Prentice Hall
Publication date December 14, 2006
Pages 563
Binding Hardcover
Edition 1
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780205439072
ISBN-10 0205439071
Dimensions 1.50 by 9 by 11.50 in.
Weight 3.24 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $215.80
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Covers the contemporary world of corrections by linking theory and practice, highlighting the importance of policy, and integrating diversity.

 

Corrections: A Contemporary Introduction  examines the nature and application of corrections and punishment and provides an overview of criminological, historical, legal, and policy-oriented works. This text discusses the foundations of corrections and relates them to contemporary correctional issues. This text encourages critical thinking about the future direction corrections should take.  Valuable for both Criminal Justice career-oriented students and informed consumers of crime news and information.

 

Three major themes in the book:

§         Links theory and practice

§         Highlights the importance of policy

§         Integrates diversity- gender and race/ethnicity are covered in each chapter

 



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9780205439072 | details & prices | 563 pages | 9.00 × 11.50 × 1.50 in. | 3.24 lbs | List price $215.80
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