At the start of the twenty-first century, 1 percent of the U.S. population is behind bars. An additional 3 percent is on parole or probation. In all but two sta

This book gives a theoretical and historical account of felon disenfranchisement, showing deep connections between punishment and citizenship practices in the U

One of the most important problems faced by the United States is addressing its broken criminal justice system. This collection of essays offers a thorough exam

An innovative, comprehensive overview of capital punishment. This book offers an objective, policy-oriented examination of the death penalty as practiced in the

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