Bibliograph

Prison food in America, Erika Camplin

Type

Label

Prison food in America, Erika Camplin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Prison food in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953598647

Responsibility statement

Erika Camplin

Series statement

Rowman & Littlefield studies in food and gastronomy

Summary

"Prison Food in America offers a high level snapshot of the fare offered behind bars, its general guidelines and regulations, fascinating stories about prisoners and food, and the remarkable and varied ways food plays a role in the fabric of prison culture." --Back cover

Table Of Contents

America's prison system and the role of food in it -- A brief history of prison food -- The business of prison food -- Sample menus, nutritional standards, and special diets -- Food as protest, food as punishment -- The commissary -- Prison gardens, culinary training, and examples from abroad -- Last meals

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