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Readings collected here offer contrasting views of the underside of prison life as well as innovative forms of prison administration and prison alternatives. Readings are grouped in sections on prison populations, the experience of living and working in prisons and jails, models of prison administration, and debates on whether prisons and rehabilitation really work. A final section discusses prison alternatives, such as boot camp, restorative justice, and probation. Each selection ends with study questions. Gray teaches criminal justice at New Mexico State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This collection of contemporary readings offers a frank exploration of corrections in the United States today. This ground breaking book explores issues in corrections by touring the underside of prison life, issues in prison administration, and the most hopeful alternatives to incarceration. The book presents contrasting views on what is needed to improve corrections, including: more control -- or more inmate participation -- or more and better alternatives to prison. Selections highlight current issues, including some of the hottest topics in today's headlines: Who gets convicted and punished?; Living and Working in Prisons and Jails; Do Prisons Work?; Do Alternatives to Prison Work Better? For anyone interested in the corrections aspect of law enforcement.
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