Misdemeanorland: Criminal Courts and Social Control in an Age of Broken Windows Policing

Are you ready to take an eye-opening journey into the inner workings of the criminal justice system? Look no further than "Misdemeanorland: Criminal Courts and Social Control in an Age of Broken Windows Policing." This groundbreaking book by Issa Kohler-Hausmann shines a light on the often overlooked gears of our legal system, revealing a shocking reality that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.

Step back in time to the early 1990s when New York City implemented the Broken Windows policing strategy. Experience the dramatic expansion of enforcement against low-level offenses that resulted from this controversial initiative. With three years of fieldwork, in-depth interviews, and meticulous analysis of trends, Kohler-Hausmann takes you deep into the lower criminal courts, offering a unique glimpse into a system operating as a disguised form of social control and surveillance.

Prepare to be captivated by the harrowing tales of the hundreds of thousands of people who have been caught in the web of Misdemeanorland. Without proper adjudication or formal punishment, the lower reaches of our criminal justice system exert an astonishing level of power and influence over individuals' lives. This eye-opening account serves as a stark reminder that America's penal state extends far beyond prison walls and felony convictions.

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