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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
A mediocre overview of some famous prisons,
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This review is from: Notorious Prisons: An Inside Look at the World's Most Feared Institutions (Paperback)
I read ''Notorious Prisons'' out of curiosity after seeing a show on TV show about Alcatraz. I was hoping to get some historical perspective on prisons and how they are, or were operated. While the author covers a broad swath of information on prisons, there is insufficient depth to most chapters. Some chapters focus on a few prisoners' experiences, while others are broad overviews. For example, a chapter called "The Worst Prisons of Today" mentions just two - one in Tibet and one in Thailand. There are lots of pictures and drawings throuhout the book, and many needlessly take-up a large portion of the page. Another complaint is that the book is written in a simplistic manner, which diminishes its value as a valuable resource. It's OK for a quick overview, but there's not enough material here to satisfy most readers.
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Notorious Prisons: An Inside Look at the World's Most Feared Institutions by Scott Christianson (Paperback - November 1, 2004)
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