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Routledge Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd Edition

Name: Routledge Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd Edition
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complexities of the American justice system with Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition by Routledge. This text examines the reality of mass imprisonment in the United States, a country with the highest incarceration rate globally. The book provides a deep look into how the correctional population is overrepresented by African-Americans, Latinos, and the poor, bringing attention to the roles of race and social class in the penal system. Beyond demographics, this edition identifies the major social forces that shape penal practice in the US. Readers will study the impact of politics, economics, morality, and technology on correctional institutions. By looking at historical and theoretical perspectives, this book offers a comprehensive look at the forces driving modern prison systems and the societal implications of current incarceration trends.

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Examines the high incarceration rates in the United States and the impact of mass imprisonment on society.

Analyzes how race and social class influence the makeup of the correctional population, including African-Americans, Latinos, and the poor.

Identifies the social forces driving penal practice, specifically focusing on politics, economics, morality, and technology.

Provides a detailed look at the historical and theoretical foundations of the US correctional system.

Offers an academic perspective on the relationship between social class and the American justice system.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415782082
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 March 2011
Listed Since: 16 July 2010

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