Prisoners of Politics
| Author | : Rachel Elise Barkow |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2019-03-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674919235 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674919238 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (238 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Prisoners of Politics by : Rachel Elise Barkow
Download or read book Prisoners of Politics written by Rachel Elise Barkow and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s criminal justice system reflects irrational fears stoked by politicians seeking to win election. Pointing to specific policies that are morally problematic and have failed to end the cycle of recidivism, Rachel Barkow argues that reform guided by evidence, not politics and emotions, will reduce crime and reverse mass incarceration.
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