Download or read book Behind Bars written by Richard A. Tewksbury and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind Bars:Readingson Incarcerated Lifeprovides an insider's view of the prison experience. Seeking to answer the question "what is it really like to be a prison inmate?" this book presents easy to read, timely and diverse overviews of many of the most critical aspects of correctional culture and life.The readings in the book are organized into broad categories that emphasize the range of major goals and tasks involved in prisons. Special attention is devoted to ensuring a diversity of views and a diversity of experiences in the issues and readings presented. Also includes broad coverage of psychological adaptations of inmates, relationships inside prison, substance use/abuse, violence, health care and media portrayals of the prison experience.For those interested in learning more about prison life.