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Book by Whitehead, John T., Pollock, Joycelyn M., Braswell, Michael C., Dodson, Kimberly
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A fresh, concise, comprehensive introduction to corrections, with an emphasis on ethical issues and evidence-based policies.
Corrections: Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections in America. In addition to providing complete coverage of the history and structure of corrections, it offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process and current state of corrections in America. The third edition's new author team introduces fully updated information on America's correctional system in a lively, colorful, readable textbook. Both instructors and students benefit from the inclusion of pedagogical tools and visual elements that help clarify the material.
- Increased emphasis on evidence-based decisionmaking in corrections
- New chapters on restorative community justice and correctional administration
- "Focus on Ethics" and "Does It Work?" feature boxes highlight important themes
John T. Whitehead is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He teaches courses in corrections, criminal justice ethics, and the death penalty.
Kimberly D. Dodson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University, Quad Cities. She teaches courses in corrections, diversity, ethics, and professionalism in criminal justice, and organization and administration in criminal justice.
Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research.
About the Author
Dr. Michael C. Braswell is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology of East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Braswell received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mercer University in 1969, a Master of Arts in Psychology from West Georgia College in 1970, his Ed.S. in Rehabilitation/Correctional Counseling from the University of Georgia in 1973, and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1975. He joined the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at ETSU in 1977, and teaches classes on Ethics and Justice, Human Relations and Criminal Justice, and Film Studies in Crime and Justice.
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1583605169
- ISBN 13 9781583605165
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages650
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