Penguin Books. 1962. Paperback. 159 pages. Some surface and edge wear to cover. Some creased pages. - Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family business, and your satisfaction is our goal! Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: In his preface, the author writes of his book that It is a description, not of life and work in prison, but of the attitudes to life and to work which a large local prison may engender. He asserts that the purpose of imprisonment should be the rehabilitation of offenders and the protection of society by preventing relapse into further crime.