Original essays by corrections experts
The United States has the lightest incarceration rate in the world
and crime is one of the major driving forces of political discourse
throughout the country. Information about penal institutions,
imprisonment, and prisoners is important to everyone, from judges
on the bench to citizens on the street. Now for the first time, a
comprehensive reference work presents a full overview of
incarceration in America. The " Encyclopedia " features original
essays by leading U.S. corrections experts, who offer historical
perspectives, insights into how and why the present prison system
developed, where we are today, and where we are likely to be in the
future. Every important aspect of American prisons is covered, from
the handling of convicts with AIDS to juvenile delinquents behind
bars, from boot camps to life without parole, from racial conflict
to sexual exploitation.
Features more than 160 signed articles
More than 160 signed articles by recognized authorities are
presented alphabetically by topic. The articles, ranging from 1,000
to 6,000 words, provide an overview of each subject and include a
selective bibliography. The coverage introduces readers to
individuals noted for their work with prisons (James Bennett,
Dorothea Dix, Howard Gill); facilities renowned for setting
precedents (Walnut Street Jail, Alcatraz, Marion); current policy,
procedure, and program-oriented descriptions (contraband, boot
camps, classification, technology); concise discussions of current
prison issues (prisoners' rights, gangs, visits by the children of
incarcerated women). Frequently the articles chart the historical
evolution of a subject area, explore current issues, and predict
future trends.
Discusses vital issues
The Encyclopedia also surveys and analyzes policies and procedures
used in the past, such as chain gangs, building tenders, and
"Sacred Straight" programs, as well as legislation that has shaped
prison policy (such as the Ashurst-Summers Act and the Civil Rights
of Institutionalized Persons Act). Offering a wealth of useful
facts, this important new reference work contains a comprehensive
name and subject index, internal cross-references, and a chronology
of important events in prison history. The coverage encompasses
historical and contemporary aspects of correctional institutions in
the United States, discusses vital issues, and reports on the
latest reaching findings. Photos of notable people and facilities
accompany the text. This unique work fills a substantial reference
need. Government officials, librarians, teachers, students, and
professionals working within the corrections field will the
coverage invaluable.
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