The Culture of Punishment
Author | : Michelle Brown |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2009-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780814799994 |
ISBN-13 | : 081479999X |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
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.