{"product_id":"intro-penology-corrections-laura-pinto-hansen-9781543846355","title":"Intro Penology \u0026 Corrections - 1e","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Penology and Corrections\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers the best of two worlds, covering the practical matters that jail and prison administrators face, along with the theories behind punishment and the management of correctional facilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Penology and Corrections\u003c\/i\u003e by experienced author Laura Pinto Hansen combines the study of punishment alongside corrections, balancing the perspectives of academics, practitioners, and prisoners. In addition, the text includes cross-cultural, cross-national views in punishment and corrections, as well as real-life stories from professionals in corrections, family members of the accused\/incarcerated, and prisoners. While taking into consideration the practical matters that jail and prison administrators and staff face, this comprehensive text also explores the theories behind punishment and the management of correctional facilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Professors and students will benefit from: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comprehensive review of philosophies and history of punishment, both in the United States and elsewhere in the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Each chapter includes Stories from Behind Bars and International Perspectives designed to offer an inclusive view of the culture of punishment through the eyes of staff and prisoners. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction to a wide variety of potential careers in the field of corrections today, including the perceptions and realities of these jobs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Current social justice issues surrounding criminal justice and corrections are spotlighted. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comparisons of male and female detainees and inmates, along with the challenges that the transgender population face while incarcerated. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Medical and mental health issues, including those that have been particularly challenging in corrections during the COVID-19 pandemic, are highlighted. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learning objectives and key terms with definitions in each chapter help students understand new concepts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Pinto Hansen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1543846351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781543846355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aspen Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.22d","brand":"Laura Pinto Hansen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44080307339519,"sku":"9781543846355","price":155.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f21281e5-39e3-4185-99f3-198b9323941d.jpg?v=1685486093","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/intro-penology-corrections-laura-pinto-hansen-9781543846355","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}