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1. The Prisoner

   Edited by Ben Crewe, Jamie Bennett

   Little of what we know about prison comes from the mouths of prisoners, and very few academic accounts of prison life manage to convey some of its most profound and important features: its daily pressures and frustrations, the culture of the wings and landings, and the relationships which shape the...

   Published November 15th 2011 by Routledge
2. Dictionary of Prisons and Punishment

   Edited by Yvonne Jewkes, Jamie Bennett

   Contemporary prison practice faces many challenges, is developing rapidly and is become increasingly professionalized, influenced by the new National Offender Management Service. As well as bringing an increased emphasis on skills and qualifications it has also introduced a new set of ideas and...

   Published October 31st 2007 by Willan
3. Understanding Prison Staff

   Edited by Jamie Bennett, Ben Crewe, Azrini Wahidin

   The past decade has seen dramatic growth in every area of the prison enterprise. Yet our knowledge of the inner life of the prison remains limited. This book aims to redress this research gap by providing insight into various aspects of the daily life of prison staff. It provides a serious...

   Published October 31st 2007 by Willan