'Star Men' in English Convict Prisons, 1879-1948 |
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| Author:
| Bethell, Ben |
| Series title: | Routledge SOLON Explorations in Crime and Criminal Justice Histories Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-000-64823-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2022 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $48.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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This book tells the story of the star class, a segregated division for first offenders in English convict prisons; known informally as 'star men', convicts assigned to the division were identified by a red star sewn to their uniforms.
This book tells the story of the star class, a segregated division for first offenders in English convict prisons; known informally as 'star men', convicts assigned to the division were identified by a red star sewn to their uniforms.