Isbn: 9781332875849 - report on sing sing prison (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the appalling conditions and rampant corruption within the prison system of the early 1900s, spotlighting the notorious Sing Sing prison in New York. The author exposes the inhumane treatment of prisoners, rampant overcrowding, and unsanitary living conditions, which led to widespread disease and chronic health issues. The book explores the systemic failures and incompetence that allowed these conditions to persist under the leadership of Superintendent of Prisons Joseph F. Scott, whose primary concern seemed to be enriching himself and his cronies through kickbacks and shady deals. The author meticulously documents the web of corruption, revealing how political influence and financial incentives led to the exploitation of prisoners and resulted in the prison system becoming a breeding ground for despair and abuse. This book serves as a damning indictment of a broken system and a poignant reminder of the human cost of unchecked power and corruption. It is a valuable historical account that sheds light on the urgent need for prison reform and the protection of the rights and dignity of those behind bars, ensuring that their punishment does not extend to inhumane treatment and that their basic humanity is recognized. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 34 pages. 8.98x6.02x0.16 inches. This item is printed on demand.