Book Description:
Explore the U.S. correctional system with “American Corrections, 11th Edition” by Todd R. Clear. This comprehensive guide examines historical developments, current operations, and emerging challenges in corrections, backed by the latest research. Ideal for students of criminology and criminal justice.
American Corrections, 11th Edition
- Author: Todd R. Clear
- ISBN: 978-1305093300
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Language: English
American Corrections, 11th Edition, authored by Todd R. Clear, provides an insightful exploration into the United States correctional system. This book delivers a thorough examination of various facets of corrections, ranging from the historical evolution of the system to the intricate operations within prisons and jails. It additionally tackles the pressing challenges that the correctional system faces today along with the most recent scholarly research on policies and practices in the field.
The textbook is systematically structured into 16 detailed chapters, each focusing on specific elements of corrections. Each chapter is designed to facilitate learning and comprehension, withsections ending in review quizzes and discussion questions, making it highly beneficial for students engaged in criminology and criminal justice studies.