Golden Gulag by Ruth Wilson Gilmore
Prisons, Surplus, Crisis, and Opposition in Globalizing California
This insightful work delves into the complex web of economic, social, and political factors that have led to the explosive growth of the prison system in California. It examines how the state's reliance on incarceration as a solution to various societal issues has been fueled by economic shifts, racial dynamics, and political agendas. Through a critical lens, the book explores the impact of this carceral expansion on communities, highlighting the systemic inequalities and injustices that underpin the prison-industrial complex. It offers a compelling critique of the policies and practices that have perpetuated mass incarceration, urging readers to consider alternative approaches to justice and rehabilitation.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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