The Pains of Mass Imprisonment

Benjamin Fleury-Steiner author Jamie Longazel author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st Dec '15

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This concise and engaging book presents a critical perspective on the correctional system and the process of incarceration in the United States. Fleury-Steiner and Longazel emphasize the magnitude of mass imprisonment in the United States, especially of people of color, not by objective statistics and trends, but by the voices and lived experiences of individuals who live their harsh conditions on a daily basis. This is an ideal book for courses in corrections, social problems, criminology, and prisoner re-entry.

“The Pains of Mass Imprisonment is an incredibly important text for anyone who is interested in understanding more about incarceration and its consequences. This second edition offers timely examples that have emerged over the last decade (e.g., COVID-19), updated research, and a new chapter on migrant detention. The latter is an issue that has perhaps never been more relevant given the current political climate and promises for unprecedented mass deportations from the Trump administration as soon as January 2025. ‘Stories from the Inside’ are another welcome addition. These accounts of lived experiences are not only compelling, they highlight the tragic lack of humanity that those who experience incarceration often endure and why this must change.”

Meghan A. Novisky, Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociology at Cleveland State University

ISBN: 9781138137899

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

84 pages