The peculiar and coded language of British prisoners. An informative and fascinating guide containing some 2,500 entries together with explanations and background whenever possible. Ideal reading for anyone wishing to look beneath the surface of criminal justice and penal policy at words and phrases which are often telling and direct. With an introduction to the topic by the author including an overview of the contents, methodology, rhyming slang and backslang, the 'secret drugs code', jailers and the jailed, and scenes ...
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The peculiar and coded language of British prisoners. An informative and fascinating guide containing some 2,500 entries together with explanations and background whenever possible. Ideal reading for anyone wishing to look beneath the surface of criminal justice and penal policy at words and phrases which are often telling and direct. With an introduction to the topic by the author including an overview of the contents, methodology, rhyming slang and backslang, the 'secret drugs code', jailers and the jailed, and scenes from prison life. Illustrated by Maryanne
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Add this copy of Prison Patter: A Dictionary of Prison Words and Slang to cart. $35.38, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Waterside Press.
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Very Good. Some edgeware has minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches. Book content is in like new condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p.
