Schorb, Jodi, 1966-

Reading prisoners : literature, literacy, and the transformation of American punishment, 1700-1845 / Jodi Schorb. - 1 online resource (266 pages) : illustrations. - Critical issues in crime and society . - Critical issues in crime and society. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780813562681


Prisoners--Education--History.--United States
Literacy programs--History.--United States
Prisoners as authors--History.--United States
Corrections--History.--United States


Electronic books.

HV8883.3.U5 / S36 2014

365/.666097309032