Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology: Punishing Bodies, Breaking Spirits

Moore, L.; Scraton, P.

This unique book provides a rare insight into the debilitating impact of regimes that fail to respond to the complex and gender specific needs of women behind bars. Exploring the marginalization, mental health and experiences of women in prison, it specifically focuses on the legacy of women's imprisonment in Northern Ireland.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349366613

DOI: 10.1057/9781137317841

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 256