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Kevin B. Smith, "The Jailer's Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Learning from Global Penal Systems: A Comparative Analysis

This chapter examines how the United States can benefit from the incarceration practices of other countries, emphasizing shorter sentences and localized punishment for better reintegration. It also analyzes the link between political climate and incarceration rates in various states, with a focus on southern versus progressive regions.

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