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.
Ben Bethell studied at Birkbeck, University of London, receiving a PhD in history in 2020. He teaches at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. 'Star Men' in English Convict Prisons, 1879-1948 is his first book.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1 Contamination in English convict prisons before 1879 2 'Gentleman convicts' and 'accidental criminals' 3 The convict star class: selection and formation, 1879-c.1885 4 The convict star class: accommodation and labour, 1879-1909 5 Maidstone convict prison, 1909-c.1930 6 Star men, c.1920-1948 Conclusion
Introduction 1 Contamination in English convict prisons before 1879 2 'Gentleman convicts' and 'accidental criminals' 3 The convict star class: selection and formation, 1879-c.1885 4 The convict star class: accommodation and labour, 1879-1909 5 Maidstone convict prison, 1909-c.1930 6 Star men, c.1920-1948 Conclusion
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