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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and organization of Florida's correctional system in the mid-20th century. The author meticulously documents the various institutions and programs that comprised the state's penal network, from the sprawling State Prison at Raiford to the smaller road camps scattered across the state. The reader is taken on a detailed tour of the physical infrastructure of these facilities, from the layout of the prison yards to the types of buildings and equipment used. The author delves into the inner workings of the correctional system, examining the complex interplay of different agencies and officials responsible for its administration. The reader gains an understanding of the roles of the Board of Commissioners of State Institutions, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the State Road Department, and their varying degrees of influence on the system's operations. The book also sheds light on the daily lives of inmates, exploring their work programs, the nature of their confinement, and the limited opportunities for rehabilitation. The author's descriptions of the industrial programs within the prisons, the agricultural activities at the farm camps, and the labor-intensive tasks performed by road gangs offer a stark picture of the harsh realities of prison life in this era. This book offers a unique historical perspective on the complexities of the penal system in a specific time and place, illustrating the challenges of maintaining order, providing for basic needs, and attempting to achieve reform within a complex and often restrictive system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365329060_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365329060
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