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Informationen zum Autor 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). Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Examining prisons and prison systems throughout the world! this comprehensive encyclopedia provides an historical overview of institutions and systems around the world! as well as penal theories! prisoner culture and life! and notable prisoners and personnel. It also includes material on such famous prisons as the Tower of London and Alcatraz. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
