Fifty Years Of Prison Service : An Autobiography
Overview
""Fifty Years of Prison Service: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by Zebulon Reed Brockway, who served as a prison reformer for fifty years. The book chronicles his experiences working in various prisons and his efforts to improve the conditions and treatment of prisoners. Brockway discusses his early years as a prison warden in New York and his subsequent work in Michigan, where he introduced new methods of rehabilitation and education for prisoners. He also reflects on his involvement in the National Prison Association and his advocacy for prison reform at the national level. Throughout the book, Brockway emphasizes the importance of treating prisoners with dignity and respect, and he offers insights into the challenges and rewards of working in the field of corrections. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of prison reform in the United States and the role of individuals in effecting change.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This item is Non-Returnable
Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781425491574
- ISBN-10: 142549157X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2006
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.05 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.51 pounds
- Page Count: 472
Related Categories
