Prisons and Prison Systems
A Global Encyclopedia
1st Edition
Published on 30. November 2005
392 pages
978-0-313-06042-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
ISBN-13
978-0-313-06042-7 (9780313060427)
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11/2005
Greenwood Press
€98.10
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Person
Mitchel P. Roth is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University. He is author of a number of books including Historical Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Greenwood, 2001).
Content
Alphabetical List of Entries
Topical List of Entries
Preface
Introduction
Chronology
The Encyclopedia
Appendix A: Prison Museums
Appendix B: Some Famous Prisoners and their Prison History
Appendix C: Writings by Prisoners
Appendix D: Writings by Prison Employees
Appendix E: Prison Architects and Visionaries
Appendix F: Federal Correctional Institutions (USA)
Appendix G: Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Appendix H: Selections from Alcatraz Prison Regulations
Appendix I: National Prison Congress Declaration of Principles
Appendix J: The Mutual Welfare League
Appendix K: Plan for a Penitentiary Inspection House by Jeremy Bentham
Appendix L: Prison Argot/Glossary/Slang
Appendix M: French Prison Slang from Devil's Island
Appendix N: Soviet Slang from the Gulags
Bibliography
Topical List of Entries
Preface
Introduction
Chronology
The Encyclopedia
Appendix A: Prison Museums
Appendix B: Some Famous Prisoners and their Prison History
Appendix C: Writings by Prisoners
Appendix D: Writings by Prison Employees
Appendix E: Prison Architects and Visionaries
Appendix F: Federal Correctional Institutions (USA)
Appendix G: Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Appendix H: Selections from Alcatraz Prison Regulations
Appendix I: National Prison Congress Declaration of Principles
Appendix J: The Mutual Welfare League
Appendix K: Plan for a Penitentiary Inspection House by Jeremy Bentham
Appendix L: Prison Argot/Glossary/Slang
Appendix M: French Prison Slang from Devil's Island
Appendix N: Soviet Slang from the Gulags
Bibliography
