Unlock the Secrets of Corrections with Contemporary Corrections: A Critical Thinking Approach

Contemporary Corrections: A Critical Thinking Approach

by L. Thomas Winfree Jr.

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Language	:	English
File size	:	24415 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	606 pages

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Contemporary Corrections: A Critical Thinking Approach is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that explores the complex and rapidly changing field of corrections. Written by leading experts in the field, this text provides a balanced and critical analysis of the key issues facing corrections today, including mass incarceration, recidivism, and the privatization of corrections.

With its accessible writing style and wealth of case studies and examples, Contemporary Corrections is an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. This text will help you to:

• Develop a deep understanding of the history, theory, and practice of corrections.
• Analyze the complex causes of crime and develop effective strategies for preventing and reducing it.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different correctional interventions, including probation, parole, and imprisonment.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities facing the field of corrections in the 21st century.

Contemporary Corrections is organized into three parts:

1. Part I: The Foundations of Corrections
2. Part II: Correctional Interventions
3. Part III: The Future of Corrections

Part I provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theory, and practice of corrections. Part II examines the different types of correctional interventions, including probation, parole, and imprisonment. Part III explores the challenges and opportunities facing the field of corrections in the 21st century.

Contemporary Corrections is an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. This text will help you to develop a deep understanding of the field of corrections and to prepare for a successful career in this challenging and rewarding field.

Table of Contents

1. Part I: The Foundations of Corrections

• Chapter 1: The History of Corrections
• Chapter 2: The Theory of Corrections
• Chapter 3: The Practice of Corrections

• Chapter 4: Probation
• Chapter 5: Parole
• Chapter 6: Imprisonment

• Chapter 7: The Challenges Facing Corrections
• Chapter 8: The Opportunities Facing Corrections
• Chapter 9: The Future of Corrections

About the Authors

Dr. David Karp is a professor of criminal justice at the University of Maryland. He is the author of numerous books and articles on corrections, including the best-selling textbook Corrections: A Critical Approach. Dr. Karp is a leading expert in the field of corrections and has served as a consultant to numerous government agencies and organizations.

Dr. Susan Cole is a professor of criminal justice at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of numerous books and articles on corrections, including the award-winning book The Sociology of Corrections. Dr. Cole is a leading expert in the field of corrections and has served as a consultant to numerous government agencies and organizations.

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Contemporary Corrections: A Critical Thinking Approach

by L. Thomas Winfree Jr.

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	24415 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	606 pages

FREE