Star Men in English Convict Prisons, 1879-1948

This book tells the story of the star class, a segregated division for first offenders in English convict prisons; known informally as 'star men', convicts assigned to the division were identified by a red star sewn to their uniforms.

List of contents

Introduction
1 Contamination in English convict prisons before 1879
2 'Gentleman convicts' and 'accidental criminals'
3 The convict star class: selection and formation, 1879-c.1885
4 The convict star class: accommodation and labour, 1879-1909
5 Maidstone convict prison, 1909-c.1930
6 Star men, c.1920-1948
Conclusion

About the author

Ben Bethell studied at Birkbeck, University of London, receiving a PhD in history in 2020. He teaches at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. 'Star Men' in English Convict Prisons, 1879-1948 is his first book.

Summary

This book tells the story of the star class, a segregated division for first offenders in English convict prisons; known informally as ‘star men’, convicts assigned to the division were identified by a red star sewn to their uniforms.

Product details

• Authors: Ben Bethell, Ben (Central Saint Martins Bethell
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032064277
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3206427-7
• No. of pages: 226
• Series: Routledge SOLON Explorations in Crime and Criminal Justice Histories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment