Intended for upper-level courses, this undergraduate textbook reviews the history of correctional philosophy and practice in the United States since the early 19th century, describes life inside a prison, and explores the challenges of working as a correctional officer. The final two of the ten chapters in total explain how jails are different from prisons and outline contemporary issues facing the correctional system. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)