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In 1891, thousands of Tennessee miners rose up against the use of convict labor by the states coal companies, eventually engulfing five mountain communities in a rebellion against …

The use of solitary confinement in prisons became common with the rise of the modern penitentiary during the first half of the nineteenth century and his since remained a feature …

A scathing critique of the colonial legal system’s denial of children’s rights One afternoon in 2016, law professor Robin Hansen receives a call. On the other end of the line is …

Crime Control As Industry, translated into many languages, is a modern classic of criminology and sociology. Nils Christie, one of the leading criminologists of his era, argues …

The opening, in 1876, of the Elmira Reformatory marked the birth of the American adult reformatory movement and the introduction of a new approach to crime and the treatment of …

As most jurisdictions move away from the death penalty, some remain strongly committed to it, while others hold on to it but use it sparingly. This volume seeks to understand why, …

In the context of recent media scrutiny on the state of prisons in the UK, the efficacy of incarcerating large numbers of offenders is an issue which is rising steadily up the …

An incisive and sympathetic examination of the case for ending the practice of imprisonmentDespite its omnipresence and long history, imprisonment is a deeply troubling practice. …

This book examines how young men between the ages of 18 and 21 make the transition to prison life and how they adapt practically, socially and psychologically. Based on extensive …

Upon receiving his execution date, one of the thousands of men living on death row in the United States had an epiphany: "e;All there ever is, is this moment. You, me, all of …

This collection explores the intersection between criminology, conflict resolution and restorative justice.