Prisons in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century: A Human Dumping Ground - Paperback

by Jonathan D. Rosen (Editor), Marten W. Brienen (Editor), Astrid Arrarás (Contribution by)

This book analyzes the prison systems in the Americas in the twenty-first century. Leading experts discuss the state of the prison systems in their respective countries, focusing on trends of overcrowding, high recidivism rates, harsh drug laws, human rights, and the relationship between prisons, drug trafficking, and organized crime.

Author Biography

Jonathan D. Rosen is research professor at the Institute of International Studies at the Universidad del Mar, Mexico. Marten Brienen teaches political science at Oklahoma State University.