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by: Todd R. Clear, George F. Cole, Michael D. Reisig
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 365.973
EAN: 9780495553236
ISBN: 0495553239
Label: Wadsworth Publishing
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 708
Publication Date: January 03, 2008
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Sales Rank: 165393
Studio: Wadsworth Publishing
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Take a look at the American corrections system from the perspective of the corrections worker and the offender in AMERICAN CORRECTIONS, Eighth Edition. Comprehensive yet not overwhelming, the textbook covers both institutional and community sanctions in a balanced way. High-profile corrections cases taken from recent headlines dramatize real-life situations. You'll explore topics such as assisting felons during the re-entry process, reducing recidivism, the death penalty, surveillance, and careers in corrections.
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Rating: - book review
The Book is in almost brand new condition just like the seller said. The only complaint is that the book took 4 weeks to get here. But the book is in great condition and it was a great price as well. I wolud buy from this seller again.
Rating:  - Great corrections book
I've taught college-level corrections courses for quite a few years now and have kicked around a number of different corrections texts. This new edition is definitely an improvement over previous ones--it's much heavier on the recent empirical research, which helps me to keep my students "on track" with what the actual research indicates regarding a number of correctional topics.
I do have some students who may take issue with the authors' discussion on certain subjects (much like one ... Read More
Rating: - Review of American Corrections, 7th Edition
Clear, Cole, & Reisig present a thorough overview of classic and historical correctional philosophy that is strongly tied to their discussion of more contemporary issues. Each revision includes the most up to date, critically acclaimed research from top criminology journals. Additionally, they regularly cite the best government sources (such as the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Prisons) to support various claims. In sum, this is a fair and balanced approach to all of the ... Read More
Rating:  - Worst Criminal Justice Textbook I've ever read
The name of this book should be 'The Overly-Liberal, Bleeding-Heart View of Corrections'. This was by far the worst criminal justice textbook that I have ever read. I expect textbooks for classes to give the facts and be somewhat unbiased. This book gave a VERY one-sided view which portrayed anyone that is convicted of a crime to be the actual victim; all the way from investigation to parole. This view would have been fine if it had been countered with the other side as well. I was very disappointed. ... Read More
Rating: - American Corrections Excellent
Excellent shipping, Book in Great Condtion, would definately do buisness with again A++++++++
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