Prison violence
Subtitle: the dynamics of conflict, fear and power
By: Kimmett Edgar, Ian O'Donnell, and Carol Martin.
Contributors: O'Donnell, Ian.; Martin, Carol, 1954 Apr. 30-
Publisher: Willan
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cullompton, UK; Portland, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Prison violence -- England.; Prisoners -- Violence against -- England.
Description: This book brings an original approach to the problem of violence between prisoners. Building on research in prison over five years which included surveys of 2,000 prisoners. The authors argue that a conflict-centred approach provides a promising foundation for the design of safer prisons.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.