American Furies: Crime, Punishment and Vengeance in the Age of Mass Imprisonment

By: Sasha Abramsky

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Synopsis: [Back cover] In this disturbing yet elegant expose of U.S. penitentiaries and their surrounding communities, Sasha Abramsky shows how American prisons have abandoned their long-held ideal of rehabilitation, often for political reasons. After surveying our current state of affairs--life sentences for nonviolent crimes, appalling conditions for inmates, the growth of private prisons, the treatment of juveniles--Abramsky argues that our punitive policies are not only inhuman but deeply counterproductive. Brilliantly researched and compellingly told, American Furies reveals the devastating consequences of a society that believes in "lock 'em up and throw away the key." 8:41 AM 12/22/2008

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 213 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780807042229
Publisher:: N/A
Date of Addition:: 12/26/08
Copyrighted By:: Sasha Abramsky
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Deborah Murray
Proofread By:: Kenny Peyatt
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.