Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings

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.

Author: Edward Latessa, Alexander Holsinger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/15/2015
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780190280710
ISBN10: 0190280719
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Penology

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.