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A Critical Examination of "The Echo": Prison Publication of the Texas Department of Corrections

The problem this investigation deals with is how The Echo functions as a communication vehicle within the TDC. Information was gathered through visits, interviews and a questionnaire. Organization is as follows: Chapter I, introduction, Chapter II, history and development; Chapter III, analysis of questionnaire data; Chapter IV, content; Chapter V, summary and conclusions. The study found that The Echo is often the sole source of TDC information to inmates, frequently aids administrators in providing inmates with information, provides an outlet for creativity, and enjoys little censorship. The report concludes that The Echo is an effective information medium, and that future study is possible in the role of the prison press in influencing rehabilitation, its contact with the outside public, and in inmate-produced magazines and journals.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504502
Date05 1900
CreatorsHadeler, David A.
ContributorsKim, Tae Guk, Stephens, A. Ray
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatiii, 65 leaves, Text
CoverageUnited States - Texas - Walker County - Huntsville
RightsPublic, Hadeler, David A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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