Rights of Prisoners, 4th

Comprehensive coverage of the law affecting prisoners and their rights, and the latest developments resulting from the increase in prison litigation. Provides in-depth analysis of related Supreme Court decisions, with special attention paid to the application of First, Fourth, and Eighth Amendment rights in prisons. Chapter titles discuss such issues as: Prisoners' Rights, Basic Entitlements, The Eighth Amendment, Equal Protection Clause, Communication and Expression, First Amendment Rights, Prison Labor, Control in Prison, Fourth Amendment Rights, Disciplinary Proceedings, Classifications, Transfers, Detainers, Prisoners in the Community, Access to Courts, Visiting, Personal Correspondence, Access to the Media, and Civil Disabilities.