The Sifakis, Carl. creator text nyu New York Facts on File c2003 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xiv, 320 p.) : ill. From historical issues and institutions to current controversies, this encyclopedia presents entries describing terms, important individuals, legal cases, scandals, historical events, and other items related to the American penal system. Freelance writer Sifakis is clearly sympathetic to leftist criticisms of the American penal system, both in terms of its current incarnation and past injustices. Subjects covered in the approximately 300 entries include prisoners such as Mumia Abu Jamal and labor activist Tom Mooney, famous riots and fires, prison programs, prominent reformers and wardens, and prisoner support organizations. Introduction -- Entries A-Z -- Bibliography -- Index. Carl Sifakis. Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-304) and index. n-us--- Prisons United States Encyclopedias Prisoners United States Biography Encyclopedias Correctional personnel United States Biography Encyclopedias R HV 9471 S573e 2003 365.973 9786612440205 6612440201 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=244020 http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=295250 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=244020 http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=295250 060907 20230411085841.0 25338