Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings - Softcover

Latessa, Edward; Holsinger, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0190280719 ISBN 13: 9780190280710

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2015

Synopsis

A comprehensive and critical review of corrections, Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings, Fifth Edition, traces the history and development of corrections and punishment as it has evolved in the U.S. over the past few centuries. This text presents both classical and contemporary articles that cover the history of corrections in the U.S.; discusses how various facets of the system operate today; and considers where we as a country may be headed regarding the confinement, control, and treatment of our correctional populations. Each chapter opens with an introduction and concludes with study questions.

About this title

About the Author

Edward J. Latessa is Director and Professor of the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.

Alexander M. Holsinger is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Review

"Correctional Contexts covers the primary areas I like to address in class but still allows me to introduce new material through my lectures. It is written at a level that challenges students and does an excellent job of exposing them to both classical and contemporary literature in the field."--Eric J. Wodahl, University of Wyoming

"This text is comprehensive: it provides a historical perspective, takes students through the entire spectrum of the field, and is instructor friendly."--Elvira M. White-Lewis, Texas A&M Commerce University

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0190280719
• ISBN 13: 9780190280710
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432