Hinton, Elizabeth
From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674979826
- author:
- Hinton, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 14.48 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Making of Mass Incarceration in America by Elizabeth Hinton In the United States, one in every thirty-one adults is under some form of penal control, a stark reality that challenges the notion of America as a land of freedom. Elizabeth Hinton's book explores the origins of this phenomenon, tracing the rise of mass incarceration to the social welfare programs of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society in the 1960s. Hinton's research reveals an unexpected connection between the civil rights era and the modern prison system, highlighting the ways in which policies intended to address poverty and inequality ultimately contributed to the growth of mass incarceration. This book is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the complex history behind America's prison problem. By examining the roots of mass incarceration, Hinton sheds light on the ongoing impact of these policies on communities of color and the broader social landscape.
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