Prisons in the americas in the twenty-first century: a human dumping ground
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781498508902
Date de publication :
14 nov. 2016
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,1 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
390 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book analyzes the prison systems in the Americas in the twenty-first century. Leading experts discuss the state of the prison systems in their respective countries, focusing on trends of overcrowding, high recidivism rates, harsh drug laws, human rights, and the relationship between prisons, drug trafficking, and organized crime.