{"product_id":"key-issues-in-corrections-9781447318729","title":"Key Issues in Corrections","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jeffrey Ian Ross\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Penology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46476473172119,"sku":"9781447318729","price":10059.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447318729.jpg?v=1766281796","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/key-issues-in-corrections-9781447318729","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}