Imprisoned in America; prison communications, 1776 to Attica - Hardcover

EDITED BY CYNTHIA OWEN PHILIP

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060665408 ISBN 13: 9780060665401

Publisher: HARPER & ROW, 1973

Synopsis

Of all the symbols of imprisonment, the massive wall is perhaps the most expressive. Not content with mere physical isolation, free society has wholeheartedly supported the erection of extensive barriers to inmate communication. Depriving criminals of the Constitution's guarantee of free speech, it has condoned unchallenged censorship by prison authorities of incoming and out going written matter. It was only in the 1960's that cases involving inmates' rights to send uncensored letters and papers to courts were tried and decided in favor of unrestricted communication; even today this right is not protected in all jurisdictions. This anthology of prisoner communication is presented in hopes that, through their communications, prisoners might begin to break down the barriers that so falsely exist between them and those who are not in prison.

About this edition

• Publisher: HARPER & ROW
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0060665408
• ISBN 13: 9780060665401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 197