Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global Encyclopedia

Prison, also known at different times and in different countries as band house, bate sohar, big house, big pasture, bit kili, calaboose, kalabus, and quod, plays a significant role in the society and history of a nation. This global encyclopedia provides a glimpse into important prisons, prison reformers, famous prisoners, prison architecture, prisoner culture, and more. According to editor Roth, "this book is dedicated to offering the most current research available on all the prison systems in the world, past and present." Because of the limitations inherent in a one-volume encyclopedia, larger ethical issues such as the death penalty were purposely excluded, as were war-related prisons such as POW camps, concentration camps, and internment camps. Arrangement is alphabetical. Entries range in size from a few sentences to a few pages and include sources consulted. The material is well written and easy to digest. A substantial number of the more than 450 entries cover individual countries and their prison systems; these are complemented by more specific entries, such as Gulag and Midnight Express. Introductory material includes an alphabetical list of entries, a topical list of entries, and a chronology of the world's prisons from circa 1900 BCE to 2004. The encyclopedia also offers a bibliography and 14 appendixes on a variety of topics, including writings by prisoners and prison employees, prison museums, famous prisoners, and general, French, and Soviet prison slang. Several titles, including Garland's The Encyclopedia of American Prisons (1996), Facts On File's Encyclopedia of American Prisons (2003), and Sage's Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities (2005), offer a U.S. perspective on prisons, prison facilities, and broader prison issues, like death row, parole, and escapes. Roth's encyclopedia is unique in its coverage of global prisons and prison systems. It is recommended for academic libraries, particularly those with criminal justice, political science, or international studies programs.

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