| The 'Million Dollar Inmate': The Financial and Social Burden of Nonviolent Offenders Contributor(s): Ahn-Redding, Heather (Author) |
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ISBN: 0739114964 ISBN-13: 9780739114964 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $131.67 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: The Million Dollar Inmate highlights the financial and social costs of America's incarceration of non-violent offenders. Basing her insight on extensive research into the origins of our correctional systems, the visible and non-visible costs incurred by the practice of incarcerating non-violent offenders, and the goals of our prison system, Heather Ahn-Redding dares to expose flaws in current correctional practices and suggest ways they can be not only changed, but re-envisioned as well. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Penology - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 365.973 |
| LCCN: 2007032099 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.11" W x 9" (1.12 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |