The Encyclopedia of American Prisons (Facts on File Crime Library).
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From historical issues and institutions to current controversies, this encyclopedia presents entries describing terms, important individuals, legal cases, scandals, historical events, and other items related to the American penal system. Freelance writerSifakis is clearly sympathetic to leftist criticisms of the American penal system, both in terms of its current incarnation and past injustices. Subjects covered in the approximately 300 entries include prisoners such as Mumia Abu Jamal and labor activist Tom Mooney, famous riots and fires, prison programs, prominent reformers and wardens, and prisoner support organizations..
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Carl Sifakis
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780816045112
- Release date
- 2003
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From historical issues and institutions to current controversies, this encyclopedia presents entries describing terms, important individuals, legal cases, sc...