This startling collection contains important writings from those both within prison and those outside who are campaigning for political reform and social change. Highlighting a history of crime and violence committed by US local, state, and federal authorities against people of African descent, Native Americans, and Asians, the work covers topics ranging from women in prison, to the pros and cons of the parole system, from political prisoners to the prison economy.
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This startling collection contains important writings from those both within prison and those outside who are campaigning for political reform and social change. Highlighting a history of crime and violence committed by US local, state, and federal authorities against people of African descent, Native Americans, and Asians, the work covers topics ranging from women in prison, to the pros and cons of the parole system, from political prisoners to the prison economy.