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Lockdown America
Police and Prisons in the Age of Crisis
Book • 1999
Lockdown America: Police and Prisons in the Age of Crisis, delves into the intricate relationship between policing, incarceration, and the socio-economic crises plaguing America.
Parenti meticulously examines the historical context of mass incarceration, tracing its evolution from the War on Drugs to the militarization of police forces.
He exposes the inherent inequalities within the criminal justice system, highlighting its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
The book offers a critical analysis of the failures of current approaches to crime and punishment, advocating for systemic reforms to address the root causes of crime and violence.
Parenti's work challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of the American prison industrial complex and envision alternative solutions for a more just and equitable society.
Parenti meticulously examines the historical context of mass incarceration, tracing its evolution from the War on Drugs to the militarization of police forces.
He exposes the inherent inequalities within the criminal justice system, highlighting its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
The book offers a critical analysis of the failures of current approaches to crime and punishment, advocating for systemic reforms to address the root causes of crime and violence.
Parenti's work challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of the American prison industrial complex and envision alternative solutions for a more just and equitable society.
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as the author of the article "Progressives should cheer Trump's FBI purge", explaining why he supports Trump's actions against the FBI.


Jimmy Dore

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as his first book dealing with the nature of state power.


Christian Parenti

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