American Prison
A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment
by:
Shane Bauer
in:
Sociology
Summary:
The book chronicles the author's experiences working undercover as a guard in a private prison in Louisiana, exposing the harsh realities and abuses within the for-profit prison industry. It intertwines this narrative with a historical analysis of the development of private prisons in America, revealing the economic and political forces that sustain this system.
Key points:
1. Profit-Driven Prisons: The book discusses the privatization of US prisons, emphasizing the negative impact of prioritizing profit over inmate welfare.
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