Prisons : today and tomorrow / Joycelyn M. Pollock, editor.

Other author Pollock, Joycelyn M., 1956-
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoSudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, ©2006.
Descriptionxvii, 316 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesCriminal justice illuminated
Criminal justice illuminated. ^A590846
Contents The rationale for imprisonment / Jocelyn M. Pollock -- The American prison in historical perspective : race, gender, and adjustment / Robert Johnson, Ania Dobrzanska, and Seri Palla -- Sentencing trends and incarceration / Alida V. Merlo -- The social world of the prisoner / Chad Trulson -- Industry, agriculture, and education / William Stone -- Classification and rehabilitation / David Spencer and Jocelyn M. Pollock -- Correctional staff and management / Keyy Cheeseman-- Prisoners' rights / John McLaren -- Jails / DEnnis Giever -- Looking toward the future / Jocelyn M. Pollock.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2005024820
ISBN0763729043 (hardcover)
ISBN9780763729042 (hardcover)