This is the remarkable story of one of the most influential female corrections superintendents in U.S history--her commitment to, understanding of and work with female offenders, and her efforts to advance women who work in corrections. Edna Mahan served as the superintendent of New Jersey's Reformatory for Women for 40 years (1928-1968) and led the nation in experimenting with innovative approaches to offender rehabilitation. This book reveals the workings of a unique institution, its inmates, and several women in ...
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This is the remarkable story of one of the most influential female corrections superintendents in U.S history--her commitment to, understanding of and work with female offenders, and her efforts to advance women who work in corrections. Edna Mahan served as the superintendent of New Jersey's Reformatory for Women for 40 years (1928-1968) and led the nation in experimenting with innovative approaches to offender rehabilitation. This book reveals the workings of a unique institution, its inmates, and several women in corrections during this era.
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Fair. Used book-May contain writing notes highlighting bends or folds. Text is readable book is clean and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.
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Near Fine. First edition. Foreword by Nicole Hahn Rafter. Small quarto. 243pp. Glossy wrappers. Light wear at the corners and a gentle bump at the crown, near fine. Inscribed to the daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie: "To Ev [sic] Curie Labouisse with admiration-Mary Ann Q. Hawkes. October 17, 1997." Mahan was one of the first female correctional superintendents in U.S. history. Eve Curie Labouisse won a National Book Award for her biography of her mother.
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Used book in very good and clean conditions. Minor cosmetic defects may be present. Pages and cover intact. May include library marks notes marks and highlighting. Fast Shipping.
