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ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF CORRECTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
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| By: |
O. Hayden Griffin, III (Editor), Vanessa H. Woodward (Editor) |
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Electronic book text |
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£34.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1317291212 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781317291213 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
18 September, 2017 |
| Pages: |
336 |
| Synopsis: |
The Routledge Handbook on Corrections in the United States brings together original contributions from leading scholars in criminology and criminal justice that provide an in-depth, state-of-the-art look at the most important topics in corrections. The book discusses the foundations of corrections in the United States, philosophical issues that have guided historical movements in corrections, different types of punishment and supervision, trends in incarceration, issues affecting race, ethnicity, and special populations in corrections, and a variety of other emerging issues.The United States has fully embraced mass incarceration and currently has one of the highest rates of imprisonment in the world. Such mass incarceration comes with a cost-both monetarily and politically. Budgetary pressures along with increasing uncertainty regarding the deterrent effect of imprisonment have led to a need for alternative forms of sanctions. This book scrutinizes innovative community programs as well as more traditional sanctions, and exposes the key issues and debates surrounding the correctional process in the United States. Among other important topics, selections address the inherent discrimination within the system, special issues surrounding certain populations, and the utilization of the death penalty as the ultimate punishment. This book serves as an essential reference for academicians and practitioners working in corrections and related agencies, as well as for students taking courses in criminal justice, criminology, and related subjects. |
| Illustrations: |
6 Tables, black and white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
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Non-returnable |
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