Corrections: Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America - Brossura

Whitehead, John T.; Dodson, Kimberly; Edwards, Bradley

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ISBN 10: 1437734928 ISBN 13: 9781437734928

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2012

Riassunto

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 and current state of corrections in America. The 3e introduces new content and fully updated information on America’s correctional system in a lively, colorful, readable textbook. Both instructors and students benefit from the inclusion of pedagogical tools and visual elements that help clarify the material.

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L'autore:

John T. Whitehead is a Professor and former Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He completed his M.A. at the University of Notre Dame and earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from SUNY-Albany. He teaches courses in corrections, criminal justice ethics, and the death penalty.

Kimberly D. Dodson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University. She earned her Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in corrections, diversity, and ethics in criminal justice. Her research interests include using evidence-based assessments to evaluate correctional programs and policies,the effectiveness of rehabilitation and treatment for minorities, and promoting thoughtful pedagogical practices in criminal justice. Dodson also is the creator and author of "The Big House Blog" located at: http://big-house-blog.blogspot.com/.

Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including corrections, criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research. He completed his B.S. and M.A. at East Tennessee State University.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

A fresh, concise, comprehensive introduction to corrections, with an emphasis on ethical issues and evidence-based policies.

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 and current state of corrections in America. The third edition’s new author team introduces fully updated information on America’s correctional system in a lively, colorful, readable textbook. Both instructors and students benefit from the inclusion of pedagogical tools and visual elements that help clarify the material.

• Increased emphasis on evidence-based decisionmaking in corrections
• New chapters on restorative community justice and correctional administration
• "Focus on Ethics" and "Does It Work?" feature boxes highlight important themes

John T. Whitehead is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He teaches courses in corrections, criminal justice ethics, and the death penalty.

Kimberly D. Dodson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University, Quad Cities. She teaches courses in corrections, diversity, ethics, and professionalism in criminal justice, and organization and administration in criminal justice.

Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research.

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A fresh, concise, comprehensive introduction to corrections, with an emphasis on ethical issues and evidence-based policies.

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 and current state of corrections in America. The third edition’s new author team introduces fully updated information on America’s correctional system in a lively, colorful, readable textbook. Both instructors and students benefit from the inclusion of pedagogical tools and visual elements that help clarify the material.

• Increased emphasis on evidence-based decisionmaking in corrections
• New chapters on restorative community justice and correctional administration
• "Focus on Ethics" and "Does It Work?" feature boxes highlight important themes

John T. Whitehead is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He teaches courses in corrections, criminal justice ethics, and the death penalty.

Kimberly D. Dodson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University, Quad Cities. She teaches courses in corrections, diversity, ethics, and professionalism in criminal justice, and organization and administration in criminal justice.

Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1437734928
• ISBN 13: 9781437734928
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 388