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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Trade PB. 8vo. Cognella Academic Publishing, San Diego, CA. 2012. 496 pgs. Wrappers lightly worn with some light shelf-wear to the extremities present. Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. There are a variety of suitable textbooks available for introductory level courses on corrections, but these books are often limited to describing correctional systems. Jail, Prison, and Punishment goes beyond merely describing correctional systems to investigate the "why" of the correctional process. In addition to instructing, this text promotes thinking and discussion on several major issues relating to the philosophy, operation and rationale for correctional systems. It explores some of the key political, social, and societal problems and processes which influence the correctional process. It also provides an in-depth exploration of the correctional process as seen by a seasoned practitioner, researcher and educator. This text is ideal for students who wish to learn more about the field of corrections, new and seasoned corrections practitioners, or anyone considering a career in corrections.; 178 X 25.32 X 254 millimeters; 496 pages.…