Crime and Punishment in America
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Argues that a policy of mass incarceration is ineffective and that prison expenditures could have greater impact on criminal violence if spent on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Elliott Currie est une autorité internationalement reconnue sur la jeunesse et la criminalité. Son travail explore la complexe tapisserie des causes et des conséquences de la criminalité, examinant comment les inégalités sociales et économiques façonnent les individus et les communautés. À travers son écriture, il cherche à découvrir les forces sociales profondes qui contribuent au comportement criminel, soulignant la nécessité de solutions globales. Son œuvre met les lecteurs au défi de considérer les problèmes systémiques qui affectent notre société.



Argues that a policy of mass incarceration is ineffective and that prison expenditures could have greater impact on criminal violence if spent on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
The book presents a compelling investigation into the alarming epidemic of drug abuse, violence, and despair affecting middle-class American teenagers. It explores the underlying causes of these issues, offering insights that are both provocative and essential for understanding the challenges faced by today's youth. Through a blend of research and narrative, it sheds light on the societal factors contributing to this crisis, making it a timely and critical read for parents, educators, and policymakers.