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Book Synopsis: While prison populations in the U.S. increased almost tenfold from 1980 to 2000, studies of men's prisons have dwindled. For this reason, eminent criminologist John Irwin was impelled to examine imprisonment during this period, and he chose Solano State Prison as the site for his study. Solano is a typical example of a prison in which new, popular forms of technology and prison regimens have been instituted. The facility houses up to 6,000 prisoners at middle-security levels--II and III in California's range of custodies. (The high-security supermax prisons are level IV.)
Irwin found that prison planners and administrators have developed a system that keeps the facility's 6,000 prisoners almost completely controlled--crowded together in limited space and with limited access to rehabilitative and recreational programs. This control is accomplished through the physical design of the prison, the rigid enforcement of an extensive set of rules, and a simplified protocol for transferring troublesome prisoners to supermax prisons.
Irwin also discovered that while the prisoners--most of whom are serving sentences of more than five years--are not brutalized, they suffer profoundly under this new form of imprisonment and experience tremendous readjustment difficulties when they are released back into society. In her Afterword, criminologist Barbara Owen investigates the conditions in women's correctional facilities and concludes that female prisoners endure even more abysmal treatment than the men.
This book examines the forces that have made the United States the most punitive nation in the world--and perhaps in all of history. Irwin's accessible writing style brings a real-world, insider's perspective to his depiction of prison life. Quotations from individuals within the correctional system further enliven this intriguing text. The Warehouse Prison is a unique study of the modern prison and essential reading for students of corrections and criminal justice.
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Are you interested in understanding the true reality of prisons and the challenges faced by inmates? Look no further than "The Warehouse Prison: Disposal of the New Dangerous Class". This highly acclaimed book by renowned criminologist John Irwin takes an in-depth look at imprisonment in the United States during a pivotal period.
What sets "The Warehouse Prison" apart is its focus on Solano State Prison, a prominent example of how technology and innovative regimes have transformed the incarcerated experience. With up to 6,000 prisoners housed at middle-security levels, this facility offers a snapshot of the complex dynamics and control mechanisms employed in modern prisons.
Discover how prison planners and administrators keep the prisoners in a state of almost complete control, confined within limited space and lacking access to crucial rehabilitative and recreational programs. Through a meticulously researched exploration, Irwin unveils the physical and psychological design that shapes life behind bars.
One of the most alarming revelations in the book is the profound impact of this new form of imprisonment on individuals when they reenter society. Irwin sheds light on the struggles faced by prisoners upon release and the difficulties they encounter in readjusting to life beyond prison walls.
Delve into the Afterword by criminologist Barbara Owen, where she delves into the deplorable conditions faced by female prisoners. Discover how their experiences often surpass the mistreatment endured by their male counterparts.
For those seeking to understand why the United States has become the most punitive nation in history, "The Warehouse Prison" provides vital insights. Irwin's accessible writing style and compelling firsthand accounts from within the correctional system bring this gripping book to life.
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