Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global Encyclopedia

by Mitchel P. Roth

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313328560
• ISBN13: 9780313328565
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.1" x 10.3"