Prisons in America : a reference handbook
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Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©1999., Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [1999].
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xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Published
Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©1999., Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [1999].
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-180) and index.
Description
Explores all aspects of incarceration at the state and federal levels, providing an overview of the prison system since colonial times, biographies of key figures in American penology, a chronology of notable events in penal history, and information on prisoners' rights, famous legal cases, and policy changes.
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Adult
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rafter, N. H., & Stanley, D. (1999). Prisons in America: a reference handbook . ABC-CLIO.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rafter, Nicole Hahn, 1939- and Debra. Stanley. 1999. Prisons in America: A Reference Handbook. ABC-CLIO.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rafter, Nicole Hahn, 1939- and Debra. Stanley. Prisons in America: A Reference Handbook ABC-CLIO, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rafter, Nicole Hahn, and Debra Stanley. Prisons in America: A Reference Handbook ABC-CLIO, 1999.
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