Key Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically
analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional
system in the USA. Written by a highly respected expert in the
field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in
corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues,
grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events.
Updates to this edition include: * Integrating new scholarship,
lawsuits, and the use of technology * The introduction and
evaluation of new policies and practices * New sections on "The
Privatization of Prisons" and "The Death Penalty" Primarily written
for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to
the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the
problems of correctional officers, correctional managers,
prisoners, and the public.
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