The Encyclopedia of Corrections
The Wiley Series of Encyclopedias in Criminology & Criminal Justice
1. Auflage August 2017
1184 Seiten, Hardcover
Handbuch/Nachschlagewerk
A comprehensive, up-to-date, and authoritative two volume reference work for the fields of corrections and criminal justice featuring over 280 detailed scholarly entries
* Assembles a global team of experts from within their respective fields under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Kent R. Kerley
* Provides comprehensive coverage of key topics in corrections, including history, trends and types of punishment, correctional theory, policy, and law
* Summarizes the latest theory and practice in major topical areas such as sentencing, community corrections, jails and prisons, special populations, women, juveniles, treatment, prisoner reentry, and the death penalty
* Brings together cutting-edge examples from criminal justice systems throughout the US and around the world to provide an essential go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers
This work is also available as an online resource: www.encyclopediaofcorrections.com
About the Editors
Notes on Contributors
Lexicon
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Corrections A-K
Volume II
Corrections L-Z
Index