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Prison Nation: The Warehousing of America's Poor
by Tara Herivel, Paul Wright

Prison Nation: The Warehousing of America's Poor
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Author: Paul Wright, Tara Herivel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN: 0415935385
Number of pages: 332
Publisher: Routledge

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Book Review: Extremely eye opening
Summary: 5 Stars

I found this book to be very informative and definitely highlights the injustice in the courts and prison system. The author and contributing authors share experiences and facts in an easy to read format. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to delve deeper into the injustices facing the racially poor in our country.

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