Crime and Punishment in America
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Argues that a policy of mass incarceration is ineffective and that prison expenditures could have greater impact on criminal violence if spent on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Elliott Currie Libros
Elliott Currie es una autoridad reconocida internacionalmente en materia de juventud y delincuencia. Su obra profundiza en el complejo entramado de las causas y consecuencias del crimen, explorando cómo las desigualdades sociales y económicas moldean a individuos y comunidades. A través de su escritura, busca desentrañar las fuerzas sociales más profundas que contribuyen al comportamiento delictivo, enfatizando la necesidad de soluciones integrales. Su trabajo desafía a los lectores a considerar los problemas sistémicos que impactan nuestra sociedad.
A Peculiar Indifference
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
The Road to Whatever
Middle-Class Culture and the Crisis of Adolescence
- 318 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
The book presents a compelling investigation into the alarming epidemic of drug abuse, violence, and despair affecting middle-class American teenagers. It explores the underlying causes of these issues, offering insights that are both provocative and essential for understanding the challenges faced by today's youth. Through a blend of research and narrative, it sheds light on the societal factors contributing to this crisis, making it a timely and critical read for parents, educators, and policymakers.