| Alternatives to Prisons Contributor(s): Lankford Jr, Ronald D. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0737755458 ISBN-13: 9780737755459 Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.41 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Sociology |
| Dewey: 364.68 |
| LCCN: 2011034694 |
| Series: At Issue (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.7" (0.35 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This edition in the At Issue series offers readers a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding alternative prisons. The title explores the effectiveness of the American prison system, the use of boot camps as a potential alternative for juveniles and a; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. |