Issues in Corrections

"Issues in Corrections: The Adult Authority, Determinate Sentencing, and Prison Crowding, 1962-1982" presents an oral history transcript from 1984, offering invaluable insights into the evolution of correctional practices in the United States. This historical document, featuring interviews by Julie Gordon Shearer with Howard Way, delves into the critical challenges faced by the Adult Authority during a period of significant reform. The book explores the shift towards determinate sentencing and the escalating crisis of prison overcrowding, providing a firsthand account of the policies and debates that shaped the modern correctional system.

Researchers and students of criminology, law, and American history will find this transcript a rich resource for understanding the complexities of criminal justice reform. The oral history format offers a unique perspective on the administrative and practical aspects of corrections, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on the history of incarceration and sentencing policies.

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