Dual Justice: America's Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime
America's Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime
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Dual Justice explores the historical roots of the disparate treatment of street and corporate crime in the United States.
It argues that the differences in punishment stem from the Progressive Era, where eugenic theories influenced the development of separate carceral and regulatory systems.
The book examines how these systems have evolved, reinforcing racial and class biases.
Grasso analyzes intellectual history, policy debates, and institutional reforms to reveal the intertwined nature of these seemingly distinct approaches to crime.
The book challenges conventional narratives and offers insights into the enduring legacy of eugenics in shaping American legal systems.
It argues that the differences in punishment stem from the Progressive Era, where eugenic theories influenced the development of separate carceral and regulatory systems.
The book examines how these systems have evolved, reinforcing racial and class biases.
Grasso analyzes intellectual history, policy debates, and institutional reforms to reveal the intertwined nature of these seemingly distinct approaches to crime.
The book challenges conventional narratives and offers insights into the enduring legacy of eugenics in shaping American legal systems.
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Anthony Grasso, "Dual Justice: America's Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
