{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-american-prisons-garland-studies-in-the-history-of-american-labor-9780815313502","title":"Encyclopedia of American Prisons (Garland Studies in the History of American Labor)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652625129525,"sku":"ByrdShop_0815313500","price":193.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780815313502.jpg?v=1781852207","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-american-prisons-garland-studies-in-the-history-of-american-labor-9780815313502","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}