Prisons

by Lauri S. Friedman (Editor), Christine Nasso (Other), Elizabeth Des Chenes (Editor)

Overview

This book presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the subject of prisons. Across three chapters, readers will analyze whether prisons help society, how inmates should be treated, and what role prisons should play in the war on terror. Essay sources, such as Condoleezza Rice, consider issues such as whether international prisons help fight terrorism. Readers benefit from obtaining more than one intelligent perspective to each issue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737735789
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/29/2007
Series:	Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Prisons "The titles in this series will be useful for students studying debate topics or researching for papers. It also teaches the valuable lesson that there are two sides to every issue."—ARBA, March 2009

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