Prison Riots as Agents of Prison Reform; A Sociological Study of Violence and Change

Prison riots have long been recognised as persistent and pervasive problems in American society. However, the general orientation of prison administrators and correctional organizations has led them to view the riots as dysfunctional and disruptive, and to disregard their positive functions. In revi...

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Main Author: Jorgensen, Robert R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1974
In:Year: 1974
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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