Why are so many Americans in prison? / Steven Raphael and Michael A. Stoll.

Author/creator Raphael, Steven, 1968-
Other author Stoll, Michael A.
Other author Russell Sage Foundation.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Russell Sage Foundation, [2013]
Copyright Date©2013
Descriptionxvi, 316 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Emergence of mass incarceration -- Understanding and documenting the determinants of incarceration growth -- What would current incarceration rates be under previous sentencing practices? -- The policy changes driving incarceration growth -- Deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill and growth in the U.S. prison population -- Demographic change, the economy, and the crack epidemic -- Incarceration and crime -- What now?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 285-301) and index.
LCCN 2013005776
ISBN9780871547125 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0871547120 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV9471 .R37 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold