'it should be essential reading for all students of penal policy...Not light reading, but a books which repays the effort. Recommended.' Stephen Sparks

'This book is an important contribution to prison literature which is based on (a) substantial and meticulous fieldwork and (b) an innovative and sophisticated theoretical approach...it provides important insights to this problem which those drawing up prison policy would do well to take note of. The authors are to be congratulated on achieving these tasks in such an accomplished and well-considered fashion...This is an important book and should be read by all those who have an interest in prisons'

'Despite the theoretical density of the book, it reads very well...worthy of praise...the theory here is dense without being abstract, the conclusions subtle while still substantial, and the smooth flow of the writing makes it a pleasure to read.'

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