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Prisoners of Isolation

Year: 1983

Type: book

Abstract: What is it really like in 'the hole'? On what basis do prison officials employ the most drastic of carceral punishments – solitary confinement – and to what effect? Michael Jackson, lawyer, professor, activist, made a point of finding. It is clear from his findings that prison officials continue to violate human rights.

Source: University of Toronto Press eBooks

DOI: 10.3138/9781487599898

Author: Michael Jackson

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3188737761

FWCI: 1.33

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Cited by: 50

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