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Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory

by Peter M. Carlson, Judith Simon Garrett
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Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory, Second Edition has been completely revised an updated to include the latest research and best practices in corrections management. This book is the compendium for correctional administration courses, covering everything from organizational structure and management accountability to food service, personnel corruption, and the impact of technology in penal institutions. With chapters contributed by over sixty leading academics and practitioners, this text provides students with a unique balance of practice and theory. Suggested readings, learning objectives, discussion questions, and a glossary help students gain an in-depth understanding of the material.

Synopsis

Prison And Jail Administration: Practice And Theory, Second Edition Has Been Completely Revised An Updated To Include The Latest Research And Best Practices In Corrections Management. This Book Is The Compendium For Correctional Administration Courses, Covering Everything From Organizational Structure And Management Accountability To Food Service, Personnel Corruption, And The Impact Of Technology In Penal Institutions. With Chapters Contributed By Over Sixty Leading Academics And Practitioners, This Text Provides Students With A Unique Balance Of Practice And Theory. Suggested Readings, Learning Objectives, Discussion Questions, And A Glossary Help Students Gain An In-Depth Understanding Of The Material.

About the Author, Peter M. Carlson

PETER M. CARLSON, Regional Director for the Western Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons; Judith Simon Garrett, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Director of Information, Policy and Public Affairs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 2007
Publisher
Jones & Barlett Learning
Pages
583
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780763728625

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