Prisons and Prison Life: Costs and Consequences
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Author Description
Prisons and Prison Life: Costs and Consequences, Second Edition, investigates and analyzes prisons--and the often undocumented costs of imprisonment for all involved.Beginning with a short history of imprisonment in the U.S., the text covers all aspects of prison life, including a description of life in prison from the point of view of both inmates and officers, inmate rights, women's prisons, prison programs, and re-entry.Rich pedagogical features help students absorb information, while end-of-chapter review questions stimulate lively class discussions. Quotations from inmates allow students to personalize the issues.Offering a lucid, critical, yet balanced look at American prison life, this volume is ideal for courses on prisons and corrections.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted costs and consequences of the American carceral system, questioning the efficacy and human impact of modern imprisonment. Joycelyn M. Pollock, a recognized scholar in criminal justice, utilizes a blend of historical context, sociological theory, and primary source accounts to examine the prison environment. The text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the structural, economic, and personal burdens placed upon inmates, correctional staff, and society at large.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A historical overview of the evolution of the U.S. prison system.
- Comparative analysis of inmate and correctional officer experiences within the facility.
- Examination of specialized topics including women's prisons, inmate rights, and institutional programming.
- Evaluation of the challenges associated with prisoner re-entry and recidivism.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate courses in corrections and criminal justice. Readers note the balanced, critical approach that effectively integrates academic research with personal narratives to provide a comprehensive view of the prison system.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2012-07-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019978325X
ISBN-13:
9780199783250
Non-Fiction
Imprisonment
Sociology
Criminology
Prisons
Social Science
Law
