About this Item
351p. No jacket. Exterior's shine has faded, few bumps to edges. Clean and bright inside. Tight binding. Size: 4to - over 9 3/4 in - 12 in Tall. Year: 2006. Seller Inventory # BBS-061017
Bibliographic Details
Title: Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global ...
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
About this title
Prisons have undoubtedly changed over the years, as have penal practices in general, though more so in some countries than others. Prisons and prison systems have long been an overlooked part of criminal justice research, and as a result, limited material is available on many institutions. This comprehensive encyclopedia provides a historical overview of institutions and systems around the world, as well as penal theories, prisoner culture and life, and notable prisoners and personnel.
Readers will find a plethora of information including material on such famous prisons as the Tower of London and Alcatraz, as well as on such topics as boot camps and parole. Other entries include Devil's Island, supermaximum prisons, Nelson Mandela, Pennsylvania system, and Amnesty International. Numerous appendixes list famous prisoners, prison museums, prison slang, and more.
Examines the diversity of prisons and prison systems throughout the world, allowing readers to better understand this integral part of the criminal justice system.
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