Incarceration Nation

Catalog description

Introduction to the study of adult prisons in contemporary society, their internal environments and occupants, as well as external social forces (e.g., economics and politics) that created mass incarceration. Inquiry into prisons' institutional practices, such as solitary confinement and workforce staffing. Analysis of consequences of imprisonment for separated families, labor markets, crime rates, community cohesion, and public health. Examination of post-release outcomes for those who experience confinement.