Are included. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

This two-volume encyclopedia provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the history and current character of American prisons and jails and their

Prisons have undoubtedly changed over the years, as have penal practices in general, though more so in some countries than others. Prisons and prison systems ha

Examines the history of prisons in the United States with articles about convict labor, escapes, famous and infamous wardens, fires, notable prisoners, riots, p