{"product_id":"contemporary-corrections-by-rick-ruddell-9780367028671","title":"Contemporary Corrections","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Corrections: A Critical Thinking Approach\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to the essential elements of the US corrections system without overwhelming them with nonessential information. Unbiased and accessible, the text includes coverage of the history of corrections, alternatives to incarceration, probation and parole, and race, ethnicity, and gender issues in corrections. It also discusses re-entry into the community and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors' unparalleled practical approach, reinforced by contemporary examples, illuminates the role corrections play in our society. The authors have enhanced earlier work with additional content on international comparative data. This content aims to increase our understanding of how prison officials in other nations have developed different responses to the problems that challenge every US correctional administrator. A new chapter on correctional personnel has been added, along with an integration of race and ethnicity issues throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnrivalled in scope, this book offers undergraduates a concise but comprehensive introduction to corrections with textual materials and assignments designed to encourage students’ critical thinking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605262876908,"sku":"9780367028671","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367028671-contemporary-corrections.jpg?v=1778129720","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/contemporary-corrections-by-rick-ruddell-9780367028671","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}