For courses in Introduction to Corrections, Corrections in America, Prisons and Jails, Correctional Practices, Survey of Corrections, Penology, and Current Correctional Practices. Because of its strong organizational emphasis, could also be used for Correctional Administration Courses. Unique in perspective and exceptionally comprehensive in coverage, this text provides a complete cutting-edge overview of the entire field of corrections. Easy to read and extensively illustrated with quick-reference charts and graphs, it offers a balanced insider's view of how Corrections works in the real world including the most current trends and controversies.