Todd R. Clear, one of the country's leading experts in the study of corrections,
George F. Cole, considered by many as the 'founding father' of modern criminal
justice study, and new co-author Michael D. Reisig, combine talents for the new
Seventh Edition of the market-leading AMERICAN CORRECTIONS. A great author team,
Clear's expertise in corrections complements Cole's organizational view of the
system and fresh perspectives offered by Reisig. Together, they present a
well-rounded, balanced approach to corrections. AMERICAN CORRECTIONS, Seventh
Edition takes a sociological and humanistic approach to corrections. The text
treats institutional and community sanctions in a balanced fashion and offers a
look at the system from