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Book Synopsis: In recent decades, life imprisonment without the possibility of parole (LWOP) has developed into a distinctive penal form in the United States, one firmly entrenched in US policy-making, judicial and prosecutorial decision-making, correctional practice, and public discourse. LWOP is now a routine practice, but how it came to be so remains in question. Fifty years ago, imprisonment of a person until death was an extraordinary punishment; today, it accounts for the sentences of an increasing number of prisoners in the United States. What explains the shifts in penal practice and social imagination by which we have become accustomed to imprisoning people until death without any reevaluation or expectation of release? Combining a wide historical lens with detailed state- and institutional-level research, Death by Prison offers a provocative new foundation for questioning this deeply problematic practice that has escaped close scrutiny for too long.
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Are you intrigued by the complex nature of the United States penal system? Look no further than Death by Prison, a groundbreaking new book that delves into the phenomenon of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This practice, once considered extreme, has become alarmingly routine in our society. With meticulous research and a historical perspective, Death by Prison sheds light on the factors that have led to this troubling shift in our justice system.
Why has the sentencing of individuals until death, with no chance of reevaluation or release, become the norm? This thought-provoking book explores the deep roots of this issue and examines the role of policy-making, judicial decisions, correctional practices, and public discourse in its evolution. Uncover the hidden truths behind the rise of life imprisonment without parole in the United States.
Death by Prison not only uncovers the historical roots of this problematic penal practice, but it also challenges the social imagination that has allowed it to flourish unquestioned. Through extensive research at both state and institutional levels, this book provides a fresh perspective that will leave you questioning the status quo.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of the American penal system. Take a step back and critically examine the practice of life imprisonment without parole with Death by Prison. It's time to challenge the societal norms and demand a reevaluation of this deeply troubling practice. Get your copy now and join the conversation.
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