Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
01.02.1996
Herausgeber
Marilyn D. McShane + weitereVerlag
Taylor and FrancisSeitenzahl
558
Maße (L/B/H)
26,1/18,5/3,4 cm
Gewicht
1207 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-8153-1350-2
Original essays by corrections experts
The United States has the lightest incarceration rate in the world and crime is one of the major driving forces of political discourse throughout the country. Information about penal institutions, imprisonment, and prisoners is important to everyone, from judges on the bench to citizens on the street. Now for the first time, a comprehensive reference work presents a full overview of incarceration in America. The" Encyclopedia features original essays by leading U.S. corrections experts, who offer historical perspectives, insights into how and why the present prison system developed, where we are today, and where we are likely to be in the future. Every important aspect of American prisons is covered, from the handling of convicts with AIDS to juvenile delinquents behind bars, from boot camps to life without parole, from racial conflict to sexual exploitation.
Features more than 160 signed articles
More than 160 signed articles byrecognized authorities are presented alphabetically by topic. The articles, ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 words, provide an overview of each subject and include a selective bibliography. The coverage introduces readers to individuals noted for their work with prisons (James Bennett, Dorothea Dix, Howard Gill); facilities renowned for setting precedents (Walnut Street Jail, Alcatraz, Marion); current policy, procedure, and program-oriented descriptions (contraband, boot camps, classification, technology); concise discussions of current prison issues (prisoners' rights, gangs, visits by the children of incarcerated women). Frequently the articles chart the historical evolution of a subject area, explorecurrent issues, and predict future trends.
Discusses vital issues
The Encyclopedia also surveys and analyzes policies and procedures used in the past, such as chain gangs, building tenders, and "Sacred Straight" programs, as well as legislation that has shaped prison pol
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