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A Closer Look at Prisons and Prison Inmates

"A Closer Look at Prisons and Prison Inmates first explores how inmates perceive prisons in general, as well as particular aspects of the facilities where they serve time. In that sense, and after reviewing the literature regarding prison conditions and inmates' perceptions about prisons,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mowll, Gabriel
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2020.
Colección:Safety and risk in society series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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