The rotary jail : escape-proof cells on a carousel, 1882-1966 /

"The rotary jail was one of the more unusual architectural designs in history. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were constructed in the United States from 1882 through 1889. This book describes in detail their construction, op...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Madden, W. C. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2017.
Temas:
1800-1999
Jails > United States > History > 19th century.
Jails > United States > History > 20th century.
Prisons > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Prisons > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Penology.
Jails
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"The rotary jail was one of the more unusual architectural designs in history. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were constructed in the United States from 1882 through 1889. This book describes in detail their construction, operation and eventual demise"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource : illustrations, plans
ISBN:1476629137
9781476629131

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