Profiles from Prison - Adjusting to Life Behind Bars (Hardcover, New)

Written by an inmate serving 45 years for a drug conviction when he was 23, this is an in-depth view living behind bars from the perspective of prisoners themselves. Sections of the book are based on length of imprisonment. Prisoners in Fort Dix, N.J., detail their unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings about "life on the inside." Some describe the actions that lead to their confinement, or detail the complexities of living in all-male communities. Others reveal the ways they cope with their terms, or the expectations they have for life after prison. Santos offers the gripping stories of men serving a variety of terms, providing commentary and analysis as he guides readers through the prison experience. How men adjust to their confinement, and how they utilize their time while serving their sentences, can be a predictor of future success or failure both in prison and society upon their release. Through these often-difficult accounts, readers gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a prisoner, and how the system itself can contribute to both positive adjustment and negative outcomes alike.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2003
First published:	June 2003
Authors:	Michael G Santos
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-97889-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Penology & punishment > Prisons
LSN:	0-275-97889-3
Barcode:	9780275978891

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