Publication

2001-07-13 - Wadsworth Publishing

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing9399970

Classifications

  • LCCHV9471.P65 2002
  • LCCHV9471 .P65 1990
  • DDC365/.43/0973

Description

This book takes a comprehensive look at women in America's prisons, covering the history of women's prisons, crime rates, and sentencing practices. It provides detailed descriptions of prisoner subcultures, programs, management and staff issues, and legal issues of female prisoners, while also expanding beyond U.S. soil to compare women's prisons in other countries.

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Other Editions

  • Women, Prison, and CrimePaperbackWadsworth Publishing2001-07-13

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