Prisons and the Problem of Order
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Prisons and the Problem of Order by Richard Sparks
The administration of prison regimes in modern Britain has remained a subject of intense debate and controversy for a number of years; in this book, based upon pioneering empirical research, three leading authorities examine the character of social life within two maximum-security prisons. By systematic comparison of the two prisons the authors compare the institutional structures and strategies they deploy for control of inmates. The material is set within the framework of a broader, social theory context. Original, scholarly, and carefully argued, this study will be of central interest to all those with an interest in prisons and their control mechanisms.
'it should be essential reading for all students of penal policy..Not light reading, but a books which repays the effort. Recommended.' Stephen Sparks
'This book is an important contribution to prison literature which is based on (a) substantial and meticulous fieldwork and (b) an innovative and sophisticated theoretical approach...it provides important insights to this problem which those drawing up prison policy would do well to take note of. The authors are to be congratulated on achieving these tasks in such an accomplished and well-considered fashion...This is an important book and should be read by all those who have an interest in prisons'
'Despite the theoretical density of the book, it reads very well...worthy of praise...the theory here is dense without being abstract, the conclusions subtle while still substantial, and the smooth flow of the writing makes it a pleasure to read.' * Forensic Update *
'This book is an important contribution to prison literature which is based on (a) substantial and meticulous fieldwork and (b) an innovative and sophisticated theoretical approach...it provides important insights to this problem which those drawing up prison policy would do well to take note of. The authors are to be congratulated on achieving these tasks in such an accomplished and well-considered fashion...This is an important book and should be read by all those who have an interest in prisons'
'Despite the theoretical density of the book, it reads very well...worthy of praise...the theory here is dense without being abstract, the conclusions subtle while still substantial, and the smooth flow of the writing makes it a pleasure to read.' * Forensic Update *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198258186 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198258186 |
| Title | Prisons and the Problem of Order |
| Author | Richard Sparks |
| Series | Clarendon Studies In Criminology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1996-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 396 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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