The encyclopedia of corrections

Author(s)

• Kerley, Kent R.

Bibliographic Information

The encyclopedia of corrections

edited by Kent R. Kerley

（The Wiley series of encyclopedias in criminology and criminal justice, 4）

Wiley Blackwell, 2017

• : [set] : hardback
• v. 1 : hardback
• v. 2 : hardback

Note

V. 1: A-K, v. 2: L-Z

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A comprehensive, up-to-date, and authoritative two volume reference work for the fields of corrections and criminal justice featuring over 280 detailed scholarly entries Assembles a global team of experts from within their respective fields under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Kent R. Kerley Provides comprehensive coverage of key topics in corrections, including history, trends and types of punishment, correctional theory, policy, and law Summarizes the latest theory and practice in major topical areas such as sentencing, community corrections, jails and prisons, special populations, women, juveniles, treatment, prisoner reentry, and the death penalty Brings together cutting-edge examples from criminal justice systems throughout the US and around the world to provide an essential go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers This work is also available as an online resource: www.encyclopediaofcorrections.com

Table of Contents

Volume I About the Editors Notes on Contributors Lexicon Introduction Acknowledgments Corrections A-K Volume II Corrections L-Z Index

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Details

• NCID: BB24794635
• ISBN:
  • 9781118845424
• LCCN: 2017000486
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Hoboken, N.J.
• Pages/Volumes: 2 v. (xlvii, 1151 p.)
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HV7411
  • DC23 : 365.03
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Corrections -- Encyclopedias
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB14315871