America's prisons : opposing viewpoints

America's prisons : opposing viewpoints / Stacey L. Tipp, book editor.

Other author/creator	Tipp, Stacey L., 1963-
Format	Book and Print
Edition	5th rev. ed.
Publication Info	San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, ©1991.
Description	262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)	Prisons--United States. Criminals--Rehabilitation --United States. Punishment--United States.

Series	Opposing viewpoints series Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) ^A148448
Partial contents	What is the purpose of prisons? -- How do prisons affect criminals? -- How can prison overcrowding be reduced? -- Should prisons be privatized? -- What are the alternatives to prisons?
Abstract	Presents opposing viewpoints about prison issues. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.
Local note	Little-298162--305131004352R
Local note	Little-298162--305131004352R
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-256) and index.
LCCN	91012661
ISBN	0899081789 (lib. bdg.) :
ISBN	0899081533 (pbk.) :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	HV9471 .A49 1991	✔ Available	Place Hold