From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America
by Elizabeth Hinton Associate Professor Of History And African American Studies And Professor Of Law
A historical account of how U.S. policy evolved from anti-poverty efforts to crime-focused strategies, resulting in mass incarceration.
About This Book
This book examines the historical transition from the War on Poverty to the War on Crime in the United States.
It explores how federal policies contributed to the rise of mass incarceration.
The work draws on extensive research into government programs and legislation from the mid-twentieth century onward.
Readers gain insight into the social and political factors that shaped modern criminal justice practices.
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