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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. A fascinating look at institutional issues in the 40s - set forth in a series of "lessons" the book covers "making the most of institutional life", when you need help, things to do, expectations of the inmates, problems, "deserving" inmates, staff expectations, rules and regulations, mess hall, cell hall rules, visits, compensation, purchases, packages and money, terminology, laws and regulations governing parole procedures, the parole system, parole officer, preparation for release, jobs, lving with others, parole supervision, parole violations, discharges and civil rights, military service and more. Condition of the book is fair, with the front hinge cracked and some loose pages, shelf and edgewear. Despite flaws, a fascinating look at prison history, difficult to come by in an original publication such as this one.