{"product_id":"key-issues-in-corrections-9781447318736","title":"Key Issues in Corrections","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by a highly respected expert in the field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Updates to this edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Integrating new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - The introduction and evaluation of new policies and practices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - New sections on \"The Privatization of Prisons\" and \"The Death Penalty\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Primarily written for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Ian Ross\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447318736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, College of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow of the Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Baltimore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He has researched, written, and lectured on corrections, policing, political crime, violence, abnormal-extreme criminal behavior, and crime and justice in American Indian communities for over two decades. His work has appeared in many academic journals and books, as well as popular media and he is the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor of several books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ross is a respected subject expert for local, regional, national and international news media. He has made live appearances on CNN, CNBC, and Fox News Network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Policy Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44894791434355,"sku":"9781447318736","price":64.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_33dbb63a-c514-4e71-bf54-e366490b4e74.jpg?v=1777052155","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/key-issues-in-corrections-9781447318736","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}