Correctional officers in America : the emergence of a new profession / Stephen Walters and Tom Caywood.

Author/creator Walters, Stephen Paul
Other author Caywood, Tom.
Format Book
Publication InfoLewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The world of correctional officers -- Selection and training -- Characteristics of correctional officers -- Correctional officers, inmates, & social control -- The social psychology of correctional officers -- The subculture of correctional officers -- Minorities as correctional officers -- Correctional officers without walls" probation & parole officers -- Current issues concerning correctional officers.
Local noteLittle-347979--305131054200O
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [211]-230) and index.
LCCN 2006049431
ISBN0773457178
ISBN9780773457171

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV9470 .W35 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold