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Book Synopsis: Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition confronts mass imprisonment in the United States, a nation boasting the highest incarceration rate in the world. This statistic is all the more troubling considering that its correctional population is overrepresented by the poor, African-Americans, and Latinos. Not only throwing crucial light on matters involving race and social class, this book also identifies and examines the key social forces shaping penal practice in the US - politics, economics, morality, and technology. By attending closely to historical and theoretical development, the narrative takes into account both instrumental (goal-oriented) and expressive (cultural) explanations to sharpen our understanding of punishment and the growing reliance on incarceration.
Covering five main areas of inquiry - penal context, penal populations, penal violence, penal process, and penal state - this book is essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in undertaking a critical analysis of penology.
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Are you troubled by the high incarceration rate in the United States? Look no further than Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition. This thought-provoking book dives deep into the issue, offering a comprehensive analysis of mass imprisonment in our nation. You'll discover the shocking overrepresentation of the poor, African-Americans, and Latinos in the correctional population. It's time to confront the social inequalities perpetuated by our penal system.
Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition not only sheds light on the impact of race and social class but also unravels the complex web of social forces influencing penal practice in the US. Dive into the realm of politics, economics, morality, and technology as they shape our justice system. By examining the historical and theoretical development, this book presents a nuanced understanding of punishment and the disturbing reliance on incarceration.
With its comprehensive coverage of five main areas - penal context, penal populations, penal violence, penal process, and penal state - Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition is an indispensable resource for both undergraduate and graduate students. Whether you're embarking on a critical analysis of penology or seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities behind our prison system, this book offers the knowledge and insight you need.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of incarceration in the United States. Take the first step towards a critical analysis of penology by getting your hands on Corrections: A Critical Approach, 3rd edition. Order your copy today and start unraveling the intricacies of our justice system.
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