Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings - Softcover

Latessa, Edward J; Holsinger, Alexander M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931719594 ISBN 13: 9781931719599

Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Co, 2005

Synopsis

"Correctional Contexts unites some of the most important classic and contemporary works in corrections. Assigning this book as a stand-alone anthology or as a supplement to a corrections text brings the usually dry textbook material to life for students. It also fosters in students a deeper appreciation for the many issues facing our correctional system today. Perhaps as importantly, the book provides an historical context that allows students to come to terms with the reality that many of the issues and debates in corrections have a long and storied heritage."---Natasha A. Frost, Northeastern University

"This book is a well-organized collection of contemporary and classical readings that provides students with a broad understanding of issues surrounding correctional institutions in the United States. I like the wide range of topics that it covers and feel it is more comprehensive than many of the other texts I have considered. I also like the ability to expose students to original works in a manner that is appealing to them."---Deborah Koetzle Shaffer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

A comprehensive and critical review of corrections, Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings, Fourth Edition, traces the history and development of corrections and punishment as it has evolved in the U.S. over the past few centuries. Editors Edward J. Latessa and Alexander M. Holsinger present both classical and contemporary articles that cover the history of corrections in the U.S.; discuss how various facets of the system operate today; and consider where we as a country may be headed regarding the confinement, control, and treatment of our correctional populations.

Now in its fourth edition, this acclaimed volume contains eleven new articles that discuss some of the most pressing issues facing corrections today. Topics include job stress and burnout among correctional officers; the impact of sex offender laws and registries; the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the psychopathic offender; the availability of educational and vocational programs within prisons; recidivism; America's ever-increasing prison population; and the social consequences of the War on Drugs.

About this title

Synopsis

This anthology combines classical and contemporary articles on corrections - tracing the history and origins of corrections and punishment in the United States, as well as examining current issues and trends in the field. New articles in every section of the book offer a much broader base for students to learn about and critically analyze corrections. Seventeen articles are new to this edition. Changes include the following: Part I, History and Purpose of Punishment and Imprisonment, includes a new chapter on the purpose of sentencing and punishment. Living in Prison and Working in Prison were previously two separate parts. They have been combined into one section in Part II with five new chapters. The Part III title has been changed to Prison Policy and Inmate Rights and features an entirely new collection of chapters. Part IV, Institutional Programming and Treatment, offers two new articles, adding up-to-date research on effective programs and what works in reducing recidivism. Part V, Release From Prison and Parole, includes three new and one updated article focusing on reentry issues.

Part VI, New Directions, contains two new articles that focus on restorative justice and legislators' views on corrections. A new comprehensive online Instructor's Manual/Testing Program, written by Barbara Sims, is also available. Introductions frame each section of the book, as well as each article, guiding the student through an analysis of the readings that follow. Key issues and concepts are identified, which aid the instructor in the development of class dialogue and exam creation - as will the discussion questions that follow each article.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1931719594
• ISBN 13: 9781931719599
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Latessa Edward J., HOLSINGER ALEXANDER M.