Essentials of Corrections (with Online Study Guide and InfoTrac )

ESSENTIALS OF CORRECTIONS introduces you to the essential elements of the United States' corrections system without overwhelming you with excessive detail or unnecessary technical jargon. Unbiased and accessible, this text includes coverage of the history of corrections, the key theories relating to crime causation, chapters on race and gender issues in corrections, programs and approaches that are currently successful, and alternatives to incarceration.