Walking George: The Life of George John Beto and the Rise of the Modern Texas Prison System

— Vol. 5: of North Texas Crime and Criminal Justice Series

Published: September, 2005  Pages: 304  Features: 25 illus. Notes. Bib. Index.

George John Beto (1916-1991) is best known for his contributions to criminal justice, but his fame is not limited to this field. Walking George, authored by two of his former students, David M. Horton and George R. Nielsen, examines the entire life of Beto and his many achievements in the fields of both education and criminal justice—and how he wedded the two whenever possible. more... about Walking George: The Life of George John Beto and the Rise of the Modern Texas Prison System

• Award of Commendation from the Concordia Historical Institute, 2006