Encyclopedia of American Prisons

by Carl Sifakis

Book Overview

This reference covers the full gamut of the American penal system. From the early Pennsylvania and Auburn models, both of which drove many prisoners mad, to limited contemporary efforts to privatize prisons, this guide covers the entire history of prisons in America. Entries include important figures such as famous and infamous wardens, notable prisoners, prisons, escapes, prison riots, fires, prison society, convict labour, scandals and triumphs,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816050724
• ISBN13: 9780816050727
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 11.2"