NCJ Number
89925
Journal
Anthropological Linguistics Volume: 24 Issue: 2 Dated: (1982) Pages: 206-244
Date Published
1982
Length
39 pages
Annotation
With data collected over a 2-year period in a modern version of the Southern 'county farm' system in penology, this paper develops a general ethnography of prison language.
Abstract
With statistical demonstration of the common, underlying premise, reference is made to the functions of prison language socially, psychologically, and politically. The ethnography is examined under the scrutiny of prison reform efforts, finally alluding to an understanding of why these efforts have not been effective. Data, a glossary, 15 references, and 17 notes are appended. (Author abstract modified)