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Corrections / general editor, William J. Chambliss.
| Other author | Chambliss, William J. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, |
| Description | xv, 327 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Key issues in crime and punishment |
| Contents | Capital punishment/death penalty -- Clemency -- Cruel and unusual punishment -- Due process rights of prisoners -- Early release -- Free speech rights of prisoners -- Furlough and work-release programs -- Gangs and violence in prison -- Healthcare and medical assistance for prisoners -- Legal assistance for prisoners -- Life sentence -- Mentally ill and mentally challenged inmates -- Preventive detention -- Prison labor -- Prison overcrowding -- Prison privatization and contract facilities -- Punishment versus rehabilitation -- Religious rights -- Sex offender treatment -- Shaming penalties. |
| Abstract | Covers the correctional system and offers arguments for and against the practice of the laws and policies that comprise corrections, from parole and probation to imprisonment, to the application of the death penalty. |
| General note | "Sage reference." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Also available online. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011292308 |
| ISBN | 9781412978569 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1412978564 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |