The Puzzle of Prison Order: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World
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Book Synopsis: Many people think prisons are all the same-rows of cells filled with violent men who officials rule with an iron fist. Yet, life behind bars varies in incredible ways. In some facilities, prison officials govern with care and attention to prisoners' needs. In others, officials have remarkably little influence on the everyday life of prisoners, sometimes not even providing necessities like food and clean water. Why does prison social order around the world look so remarkably different? In The Puzzle of Prison Order, David Skarbek develops a theory of why prisons and prison life vary so much. He finds that how they're governed-sometimes by the state, and sometimes by the prisoners-matters the most. He investigates life in a wide array of prisons-in Brazil, Bolivia, Norway, a prisoner of war camp, England and Wales, women's prisons in California, and a gay and transgender housing unit in the Los Angeles County Jail-to understand the hierarchy of life on the inside. Drawing on economics and a vast empirical literature on legal systems, Skarbek offers a framework to not only understand why life on the inside varies in such fascinating and novel ways, but also how social order evolves and takes root behind bars.
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Are you curious about the hidden world of prisons? Do you want to unravel the mystery behind the varying prison social orders around the world? Look no further than "The Puzzle of Prison Order: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World". This captivating book by David Skarbek delves into the intriguing complexities of prison life, revealing the stark differences in how prisons are governed and the impact it has on the daily lives of inmates.
Unlike the common perception of prisons as cold, monotonous places filled with violence, Skarbek introduces us to a world where some prisons are run with meticulous care and attention to prisoners' needs. However, in stark contrast, there are prisons where officials have shockingly little control, failing to even provide the basic necessities like food and clean water.
So why does prison social order differ so drastically around the world? The answer lies in the way prisons are governed, whether by the state or by the prisoners themselves. Skarbek enlightens us by examining a wide range of prisons in various countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Norway, England and Wales, California women's prisons, and even a gay and transgender housing unit in Los Angeles County Jail.
Skarbek's exploration of economics and his extensive research on legal systems form the backbone of his theory on the evolution of social order behind bars. By reading "The Puzzle of Prison Order", not only will you gain a profound understanding of the fascinating and unexpected ways in which prison life unfolds, but you will also witness how social order is established and thrives within confined spaces.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of the enigmatic world of prisons. Grab a copy of "The Puzzle of Prison Order: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World" today and embark on a captivating journey that will forever change your perspective on prison life.
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