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Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities,New
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The twovolume Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities aims to provide a critical overview of penal institutions within a historical and contemporary framework. Issues of race, gender, and class are fully integrated throughout in order to demonstrate the complexity of the implementation and intended results of incarceration. The Encyclopedia contains biographies, articles describing important legal statutes, and detailed and authoritative descriptions of the major prisons in the United States. Comparative data and examples are employed to analyze the American system within an international context. The Encyclopedia's 400 entries are written by recognized authorities. The appendix contains a comprehensive listing of every federal prison in the U.S., complete with facility details and service information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in the Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities? A: The Encyclopedia covers a wide range of topics related to penal institutions, including historical and contemporary frameworks, issues of race, gender, and class, important legal statutes, and detailed descriptions of major prisons in the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this encyclopedia? A: The Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities is authored by Mary F. Bosworth.
- Q: How many pages does the Encyclopedia contain? A: The Encyclopedia consists of 1400 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the Encyclopedia is suitable for academic research as it contains entries written by recognized authorities and includes comprehensive data and analyses.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The Encyclopedia is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: When was the Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities published? A: It was published on December 15, 2004.
- Q: Does the book include biographies of notable figures? A: Yes, the Encyclopedia includes biographies of recognized authorities in the field of criminology.
- Q: Are there any appendices in the book? A: Yes, the appendix contains a comprehensive listing of every federal prison in the U.S., along with facility details and service information.
- Q: What edition of the Encyclopedia is available? A: The available edition of the Encyclopedia is the first edition.
- Q: How does this Encyclopedia compare the American prison system to international systems? A: The Encyclopedia employs comparative data and examples to analyze the American prison system within an international context, highlighting differences and similarities.