Corrections
Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America
By- John Whitehead, East Tennessee State University
- Kimberly Dodson, Western Illinois University, Quad Cities
- Bradley Edwards, East Tennessee State University
Corrections: Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections in America. In addition to providing complete coverage of the history and structure of corrections, it offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process of corrections in America. The third edition introduces new content and fully updated information on Americas correctional system in a lively, colorful, readable textbook
Paperback, 392 Pages
Published: September 2012
Imprint: Anderson Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4377-3492-8
Contents
1. Understanding Corrections: Where Are We?
2. The History of American Corrections: Where Did We Come From?
3. Corrections and the Courts
4. Community Corrections5. Restorative Community Justice
6. Jails7. Prisons and Prison Life
8. Correctional Administrators and Personnel9. Special Populations in Prison
10. Women Offenders and Correctional Workers12. The Death Penalty in America
13. The Future of Corrections

