The Million Dollar Inmate The Financial and Social Burden of Nonviolent Offenders
| Author/creator | Ahn-Redding, Heather Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated [Distributor] |
| Description | 256 p. 09.160 x 06.080 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation What kinds of beliefs do most Americans hold about crime and violence, and where do these beliefs come from? What kinds of people are sent to prison_are the average inmates dangerous criminals, or are they involved in low-level drug-related, property, or public-order offenses? Who is ultimately paying for their time in prison? The 'Million Dollar Inmate' highlights the financial and social costs of America's incarceration of non-violent offenders. With its focus on the specific population of non-violent offenders, this book provides a unique, sociological approach to the problem of handling such a large population at such tremendous costs_paid, for the most part, by taxpayers. Basing her insight on extensive research into the origins of America's correctional systems, the visible and non-visible costs incurred by the practice of incarcerating nonviolent offenders, and the goals of the prison system, Heather Ahn-Redding dares to expose flaws in current correctional practices and suggest ways they can be not only changed but also re-envisioned. Ideally suited to researchers, advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and policymakers. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780739114971 |
| ISBN | 0739114972 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780739114971 |
| Stock number | 00149413 |