Central Prison : A History of North Carolina's State Penitentiary / Gregory S. Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, Gregory S., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prisons--North Carolina--History.

Prisons.

Central Prison (Raleigh, N.C.)--History.

Central Prison (Raleigh, N.C.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (349 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2021]

Summary:

Central Prison: A History of North Carolina’s State Penitentiary by Gregory S. Taylor provides a comprehensive examination of the historical development and socio-political implications of North Carolina’s Central Prison. The book explores the relationship between societal norms and penal institutions, drawing connections between broader social movements and prison reforms from the Civil War era to modern times. Taylor investigates issues such as convict leasing, racial disparities, and the impact of political decisions on the prison system. The work reflects on the prison as a microcosm of society, highlighting issues like racial injustice and economic interests, and is intended for scholars and readers interested in criminal justice, history, and social sciences. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Penitentiary Argument

2. The Civil War Era and the Penitentiary

3. Construction Begins

4. Politicizing the Penitentiary

5. Convict Leasing

6. Completing the Penitentiary

7. The First Two Decades

8. The Explosive Powers of Fusion

9. The Era of High Hopes

10. “An Almost Perfect Law”

11. George Pou

12. O. Max Gardner

13. The Depression Years

14. Death Penalty Reforms

15. The MacCormick Report

16. Freedom

17. Rights and Rebellion

18. The Women Fight Back

19. A Prison Union

20. New Prison, Old Problems

21. Overcrowding

22. The Ten-Year Plan

23. Corruption and Controversy Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807174883

0807174882

OCLC:

1162222640