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MICHAEL JACKSON

"Prisoners of Isolation" delves deep into the harrowing reality of solitary confinement within the Canadian prison system. With meticulous research and powerful testimonies, this book sheds light on the psychological and emotional toll of prolonged isolation on inmates. Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, the author explores the controversial practice of solitary confinement and its impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals. A thought-provoking and sobering read, "Prisoners of Isolation" challenges readers to confront the ethical implications of this punitive measure in the pursuit of justice and rehabilitation.

Toronto Buffalo London. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS.1983. 341p

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By Andrew von Hirsch

"Past or Future Crimes: Deservedness and Dangerousness in the Sentencing of Criminals" delves deep into the intricate web of considerations involved in the sentencing of criminals. With a keen focus on the concepts of deservedness and dangerousness, this book explores the evolving landscape of criminal justice systems worldwide. By examining the delicate balance between past actions and potential future threats, the authors challenge readers to ponder the complexities of determining appropriate punishments while safeguarding society. Drawing from a rich tapestry of legal theory, case studies, and psychological insights, this thought-provoking book offers a nuanced exploration of the ethical dilemmas inherent in the judicial process. Whether you are a legal scholar, policymaker, or concerned citizen, "Past or Future Crimes" is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping modern criminal sentencing practices."

New Brunswick, New Jersey. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PRESS. 1985. 235p.

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Clemens Bartollas and John P. Conrad

Introduction to Corrections, Second Edition is a comprehensive and insightful guide that delves into the complex world of correctional systems. This updated edition provides a thorough exploration of various aspects of corrections, including the history, theories, practices, and contemporary issues within the field. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the correctional system, from incarceration to rehabilitation. With its clear and engaging writing style, this book is an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the critical role of corrections in society.

NY. Harper Collins. 1992. 603p.

By John Seymour

This dissertation explores the relationship between the environmental preferences and aversions of men in prison and the characteristics of prison subsettings perceived by prisoners as meeting such concerns. The relationship between a stressed prisoner and a perceived ameliorative feature in a subsetting is termed "niche". The study is concerned with the personal meanings that prisoners impose on prison settings, and with understanding the personal susceptibilities and setting characteristics that combine to produce such meanings….”

Albany. NY. State University of New York. Dissertation. 1980.

By Russell P. Dobash, R. Emerson Dobash and Sue Gutteridge

FROM CHAPTER 1; “The imprisonment of women in Britain and the United States today reflects the end product of a process that has its roots in early nineteenth-century British prisons. Confining women and men in prisons, asylums and workhouses was thought to be the best way of dealing with many of the problems that beset society including social unrest and crime. A prison was meant to be a world that would lead to physical discipline and moral transformation. From the very beginning, women in prison were treated differently from men, considered more morally depraved and corrupt and in need of special, closer forms of control and confinement. They became a pariah class, separate and distinct from the ideal, chaste and morally correct women of the Victorian era and this continues even today…”

Oxford. Basil Blackwell. 1986. 271p.

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By Edward Glover

From the Preface: “When the social historian of the future looks back to the first half of the twentieth century with the detachment that comes with the passage of time, it will by then be apparent that amongst the revolutionary changes to be credited to that period, two at least were of vital importance to the development of humanism: the liberation of psychology from thefetters of aconscious rationalism, and the subsequent emancipation of sociology from the more primitive superstitions and moralistic conceptions of crime. It will also be apparent that this twin movement towards a new liberalism owed its impetus to the researches of a late- Victorian scientist, Sigmund Freud, who first uncovered the unconscious roots ofthat uniquely human reaction which goes by the name of 'guilt' and which is responsible for a brood of moralistic concepts, including those of sin, punishment, expiation and the sacrifice of scapegoats.”

NY. International Universities Press, 1960. 413p.