
Prison State: The Challenge of Mass Incarceration
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Mystery
فرمت
جلد نرم
صفحات
234
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
Mar 10, 2008
ناشر
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521713390
ISBN-13
9780521713399
توضیحات
In a compelling analysis of the American criminal justice system, the work delves into the alarming rise of mass incarceration influencing lives and communities across the nation. It examines the historical factors, policies, and socioeconomic conditions that have contributed to the staggering growth in prison populations, reaching over 1.5 million inmates. This increase is not merely a statistic; it represents real families and communities facing profound challenges.
Furthermore, the authors explore the implications of this surge on society, highlighting the detrimental effects on individuals, families, and neighborhoods. They unpack the interconnectedness of race, poverty, and crime, emphasizing how these elements coalesce to perpetuate cycles of incarceration and social unrest. Through insightful research and case studies, they provide a critical lens on the systemic issues at play.
Ultimately, the work serves as a call to action, urging policymakers and citizens alike to reconsider the structures underpinning the penal system. It confronts readers with the urgent need for reform, advocating for approaches that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. By fostering a deeper understanding, it aims to provoke meaningful dialogue surrounding mass incarceration and its long-lasting consequences on American society.
Furthermore, the authors explore the implications of this surge on society, highlighting the detrimental effects on individuals, families, and neighborhoods. They unpack the interconnectedness of race, poverty, and crime, emphasizing how these elements coalesce to perpetuate cycles of incarceration and social unrest. Through insightful research and case studies, they provide a critical lens on the systemic issues at play.
Ultimately, the work serves as a call to action, urging policymakers and citizens alike to reconsider the structures underpinning the penal system. It confronts readers with the urgent need for reform, advocating for approaches that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. By fostering a deeper understanding, it aims to provoke meaningful dialogue surrounding mass incarceration and its long-lasting consequences on American society.
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