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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.

Основен автор:	Van Raaphorst, Donna L.
Формат:	Електронна книга
Език:	English
Публикувано:	Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ℗♭2011.
Предмети:	United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California > History. Military Prison at Alcatraz Island, California > History. United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California. Military Prison at Alcatraz Island, California. Prisons > California > Alcatraz Island > History. SOCIAL SCIENCE > Penology. Prisons. Alcatraz Island (Calif.) > History. California > Alcatraz Island. Electronic books. History.
Онлайн достъп:	http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=442489
Подобни документи:	Print version:: Alcatraz-- the history of an island prison.

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Foreword / by John Holian
Mythical Alcatraz
Discovery : twenty-two acres of barren rock
The United States Army takes over
The transition from post to prison
A new type of prison for a new age
The heart of the myth : a statistical analysis of the inmates
Colorful inmates
Life on the island for two different populations
Escape from Alcatraz
The end of an era
Native American takeover
Alcatraz today.