Current and future prison designs are examined in this book, within
the government's prison building programme, and the confines of
current penal philosophies and legislation. America has led the way
in prison design, with two main types of architecture
predominating: radial layouts (outside cells with windows) and
linear blocks (inside cells with grilles). Now, 'new' generation
prisons (central association surrounded by small groups of cells)
look set to become the fashion. But are they a better answer, and
should they be copied worldwide before we know?
Architects and administrators show in this book the designs of
these 'new generation' prisons and assess their impact. Most
countries in central Europe also have a rising crime rate and a
demand for new prisons. Contributions from significant architects
from the UK, Europe and America comment on these issues.
Other topics within the book are: setting current prison
architecture and design against an historical setting; looking at
penal ideas and prison architecture and design in the post-war
period; the psychological effects of the prison environment; the
influence of technology and design on security management; and how
prison architecture and design can be more flexible and
innovative.
Learn about the debates on effective penal reform and prison
building design and gain a comprehensive understanding of the
subject
Informs you of the wide range of views, experience and knowledge
from architects, prison staff, prisoners and penal reformers
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