The Culture of Punishment

The Culture of Punishment
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780814799994
ISBN-13 : 081479999X
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Book Synopsis The Culture of Punishment by : Michelle Brown

Download or read book The Culture of Punishment written by Michelle Brown and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of unprecedented mass imprisonment, punishment permeates everyday American life, carrying with it complex cultural meanings. This study shows how racial & class distinctions have become entwined with the distinctions between the punished & those who sanction, but do not suffer punishment.


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