Alcatraz-- the history of an island prison : from the development to an American myth /

This study provides the only available chronologically complete history of Alcatraz Island. It challenges many commonly held assumptions about Alcatraz as a prison for dangerous criminals.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Van Raaphorst, Donna L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2011.
Temas:
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California > History.
Military Prison at Alcatraz Island, California > History.
Military Prison at Alcatraz Island, California.
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California.
Prisons > California > Alcatraz Island > History.
Prisons > Californie > Alcatraz > Histoire.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Penology.
Prisons.
Alcatraz Island (Calif.) > History.
California > Alcatraz Island.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This study provides the only available chronologically complete history of Alcatraz Island. It challenges many commonly held assumptions about Alcatraz as a prison for dangerous criminals.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (iv, 510 pages, 60 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773420717
0773420711

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