The World's Worst Prisons

Inside Stories from the Most Dangerous Jails on Earth

Autori

• Karen Farrington

Parametri

Pagine

272pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Gialli
• Gialli / Thriller
• Narrativa
• Saggistica

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The book delves into the grim history and current state of incarceration, highlighting notorious prisons like Alcatraz and Devil's Island. It reveals the harsh realities within prison walls, including gang dominance, abusive practices, and the psychological struggles of inmates. Through shocking accounts of escapes and drug smuggling, it also critiques the politics of incarceration, touching on issues like North Korea's labor camps and the privatization of prisons. With rising prison populations, it questions the effectiveness of punishment versus rehabilitation in a flawed system.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

(In brossura)