The Warehouse Prison Disposal of the New Dangerous Class |
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| Author:
| Irwin, John |
| As told to:
| Owen, Barbara |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-533047-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $119.99 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the forces that have made the United States the most punitive nation in the world--perhaps in all of history. The Warehouse Prison covers all major topics in corrections. Irwin's student-friendly, accessible text brings a real-world, "insider's" perspective to his depiction of prison life. Abundant quotations from individuals within the correctional system add drama, flavor, and interest. The Warehouse Prison is a unique study of the modern prison, essential reading...
More DescriptionThis book examines the forces that have made the United States the most punitive nation in the world--perhaps in all of history. The Warehouse Prison covers all major topics in corrections. Irwin's student-friendly, accessible text brings a real-world, "insider's" perspective to his depiction of prison life. Abundant quotations from individuals within the correctional system add drama, flavor, and interest. The Warehouse Prison is a unique study of the modern prison, essential reading for students of corrections and criminal justice.