American Corrections

by Todd R. Clear, George F. Cole

A comprehensive look at all areas of corrections as a system of interconnected organizations. Contains extensive pedagogical features to aid student understanding. Includes the most recent research findings and implications of policy issues.

Genres: Nonfiction

Hardcover

Published August 13, 1996

Reviews

[Yamilex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Criminal Justice

I like everything, everything is well explained and organized and easy to read and understand. I recommend this book for anyone who’s interested in knowing the laws and regulations of prisons and other stuff.

[K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

A star for the organization and the way the content was laid out for the reader. Negative a million for the ways corrections has negatively affected vulnerable populations in this country, founded to its very roots with racism, ableism and sexism.

The only thing this book (and subsequently, the class it was associated with) made clear for me is that the Angela Davis was and continues to be correct: prisons are obsolete. Social transformation is the way forward.