The Prison Officer

'...this book deserves to be considered a timeless classic.' 'The work is particularly distinguished by its ability to bring the emotional texture of prison work into the light. Prison officers are shown to be thinking, feeling agents, who experience joy, sadness, dejection, satisfaction, fear and excitement. This rounded and human portrait has been too rarely part of academic or popular representations. The affective nature of the work is also illuminated, showing how relationships, sensitivity and human interaction are all central. It is this connection with people and the intimacy of their lived experience where this book comes most vibrantly to life.' -Jamie Bennett, Governor, HMP Grendon and Springhill, in the Prison Service Journal no 200 Mar 2012 Comments on the first edition 'The most important book for the prison service of the past 30 years.' - Phil Wheatley, Director General of the Prison Service 'This outstanding book will be a constant source of reference.' - Martin Narey, Former Director General of the Prison Service