Competing for control: gangs and the social order of prisons
Auteur :
Pyrooz, David C. / Decker, Scott H.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108735742
Date de publication :
29 août 2019
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,1 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
470 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book examines the role of prison gangs and their members in controlling life in prison. Utilizing data from in-person interviews, Pyrooz and Decker provide insights into the views of inmates, rather than correctional officers or administrators, on gangs and how they compete for control in prison.