The fifth edition of this leading "essentials"textbook on corrections has been fully revised and updated toinclude new international comparative data, and a fresh chapter onprison inmates with special needs. Unrivalled in scope, it offersundergraduates a concise but comprehensive introduction to thesubject. * Includes textual materials and assignments formulated toencourage students' critical thinking skills * Chapters feature text boxes on key points of correctionaltheory and on international correctional practice * Presented in full color throughout -- including extensivephotos and graphics * Includes stand-alone chapters on careers in corrections, genderand ethnicity issues, and likely future developments incorrections * Features invaluable historical context on the evolution ofcorrectional theory and practice * Offers a new, comprehensive online Student Study Guide andthoroughly updated and expanded ancillary materialsweiterlesen