Taylor (Victoria U. of Wellington, New Zealand) addresses the effects prison systems have on inmates in his native country, and offers controversial theories that challenge current attitudes toward rehabilitation. For instance, the author examines the 1989 Children, Young Persons and Families Act and notes that while this legislation has reduced the amount of young people in prison, there has been a public outcry in terms of responding to crime in an efficient manner. Written primarily for clinical psychologists and anyone interested in prison sociology, this fairly technical study also devotes a section to adverse reactions to imprisonment. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)