Introduction To Corrections (Aspen College) by RichardA. Tewksbury Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 2014 by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business ISBN-13: 978-1-4548-4126-5, ISBN: 1-4548-4126-5
"This is that book: The one that is authoritative "and" readable. The one that covers the subject thoroughly, but is always manageable, navigable, and engaging. It pairs sterling authorship with an accessible style. Like the wind at your back, Richard Tewksbury s "Introduction to Corrections" motivates you through a wide range of interesting topics without impediment because clear text needs no box. Accessible "and" authoritative, Richar ..."
Speaking Truth to Power(Reprint) Confidential Informants and Police Investigations by Dean A. Dabney, RichardTewksbury Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2016 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-29048-8, ISBN: 0-520-29048-8
"Domestic drug enforcement takes many forms, from the rural patrol officer who happens upon a small-scale mobile “shake and bake” methamphetamine lab during a routine traffic stop, to the city narcotics detective who initiates a low-level buy-bust operation that nets a few hits of crack cocaine on the street corner, to the local, state, and federal agents working in multiagency task forces that coordinate a sting operation that nets thou ..."
"The new edition of Introduction to Corrections provides students with a basic understanding of the structure and operations of correctional systems, the evolutionary and political development of corrections, and the goals of corrections in contemporary society. It takes students from an examination of the role of corrections in society's attempt to control crime to an in-depth look at two of the most pressing problems in ..."
"This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach. The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with exampling narrative drawn from both real-world current event ..."
"This book of original essays presents students with challenging looks at some of the most basic, and sometimes most difficult, decisions faced by criminal justice researchers. Each chapter presents an overview of a foundational question/issue in the conduct of research, and discussions of the options to resolve these controversies.Whether you plan to be a researcher or a consumer of research, you need to understand the decisions researc ..."
Deviance and Deviants(1st Edition) Contemporary Readings in Deviant Behavior by RichardA. Tewksbury, Patricia Gagne Paperback, 351 Pages, Published 1999 by Roxbury Pub Co ISBN-13: 978-1-891487-27-9, ISBN: 1-891487-27-2
"This unique collection of highly readable articles offers a fresh, alternative approach to teaching deviance. Articles were chosen that will pique student interest and stimulate lively class discussion by challenging preconceived notions of deviance and people labeled as "deviant."Benefits of Deviance and Deviants: An Anthology to students and instructors are as follows:* This is not a "typical" deviance anthology. It does not include t ..."
" This concise, up-to-date text provides student-friendly examples of all theoretical approaches that emphasize the complex relationships between 21st century social structures, cultures, and crime. Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction, 4e provides students and instructors with a concise, up-to-date, and thorough discussion and explication of major criminological schools of thought. The text focuses on providing student ..."
" This practical new book exposes readers to the realities of criminal research, and focuses on the planning, design, conduct, analysis, and ethical aspects of this qualitative research. Using real-world examples, reader-friendly discussions and ample illustrations, you will learn how the processes and decisions of qualitative work produce theoretically and pragmatically important research findings. Well-written and understandable arti ..."
"This comprehensive reader is the first to cover sexual deviance in its many forms, including topics as diverse as abstinence, public sex, sex work, and cybersex. Illustrating pathological, sociological, and "normal" sexual deviance, the editors identify key strands of research within the contemporary literature. Brief introductions to each selection underscore the importance of the essays, chosen for their thematic emphasis and broad cl ..."
Speaking Truth to Power Confidential Informants and Police Investigations (Hardback) by Dean A. Dabney, RichardTewksbury Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-29046-4, ISBN: 0-520-29046-1
"Domestic drug enforcement takes many forms, from the rural patrol officer who happens upon a small-scale mobile "shake and bake" methamphetamine lab during a routine traffic stop, to the city narcotics detective who initiates a low-level buy-bust operation that nets a few hits of crack cocaine on the street corner, to the local, state, and federal agents working in multiagency task forces that coordinate a sting operation that nets thou ..."
"Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction, Third Edition, offers an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach. The text provides students with an understanding of not only what the central tenets are of criminological theories but also focuses on providing real-life examples and implications for criminal justice policy and practice."
"Richard Tewksbury and Dean A. Dabney edited this text of contemporary readings, written by scholars and experts on the topic of Corrections, that highlight the operations and issues of institutional corrections. With the understanding that running such institutions involve more than locking people up, this dynamic new reader features the many realities, skills, perspectives and understandings behind operating a corrections institution."
" This anthology helps readers understand issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality at the individual level—by including stories by or about people who have actually experienced discrimination, prejudice, or inequality because of who they were. It then explains the historical, cultural, and institutional roots of inequality, before turning to theoretical explanations, and finally to a section on activism oriented toward social cha ..."
"Contemporary scholars have made important substantive and theoretical contributions to understanding the ways in which power is exercised through gender and through sexuality. Drawing upon a number of theoretical frameworks, including feminism, post-modernism, masculinities and queer theory, researchers have challenged dichotomous, static, and biologically reductionist conceptualizations of gender and sexuality. They have documented the ..."
"Billingsley, R. 2001a. “Informers' Careers: Motivations and Change.” In Informers:
Policing, Policy, Practice, edited by R. Billingsley, T. Nemitz, and P. Bean, 81–97.
Portland, OR: Willan Publishing. . 2001b. “An Examination of the Relationship ..."
"Additionally, I wish to thank Larry T. Reynolds for his intellectual support and
editorial expertise. Moreover, I am indebted to those who wrote original
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have kindly given permission for use of copyright materials. "Criminology: An
Integrat ionist Perspective," Diane Fishbein, original ... "Evaluation of Structural
Functionalism," Alex Thio. Pp. 32- ..."
" This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach. The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with exampling narrative drawn from both real-world current eve ..."
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"This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book."
"Gangs have long been a social and criminal threat to society. Introduction to Gangs in America explains how gangs are addressed as a criminal justice and public policy problem, providing a student-friendly, easily accessible, concise overview of the role, place, structure, and activities of gangs in American society. The book describes what gangs are, what differentiates them from each other, how ..."