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College for Convicts : The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons by Christopher Zoukis (2014, Trade Paperback)
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College for Convicts : The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons, Paperback by Zoukis, Christopher; Friedmann, Alexander (FRW), ISBN 0786495332, ISBN-13 9780786495337, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Provide education to prisoners and they won't return to crime. Presenting a workable solution to America's over incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners, instead of dedicating exponentially higher resources to confining them. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption"--
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-100786495332
ISBN-139780786495337
eBay Product ID (ePID)203360675
Product Key Features
Number of Pages300 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCollege for Convicts : the Case for Higher Education in American Prisons
Publication Year2014
SubjectGeneral, Higher, Penology, Criminology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Education
AuthorChristopher Zoukis
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2014-038278
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the U.S. would benefit from higher education for inmates in prison. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended"- Choice ; "important, highly sensible, and pragmatic new book"- The Huffington Post ., "Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the U.S. would benefit from higher education for inmates in prison. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended"-- Choice ; "important, highly sensible, and pragmatic new book"-- The Huffington Post ., "Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the U.S. would benefit from higher education for inmates in prison. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended"-- Choice "important, highly sensible, and pragmatic new book"-- The Huffington Post ., "Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the U.S. would benefit from higher education for inmates in prison. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended"- Choice .
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal365/.666
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments ix Foreword by Alex Friedmann 1 Introduction 3 1. Why Do We Care? 7 2. A Historical Perspective on Prison Education 39 3. Prison Education Today: A Reality Check 46 4. Barriers to Betterment: Roadblocks in the Cell Block 66 5. Oases in the Desert 82 6. Options for Distance Learning 134 7. Too Late, Too Old? 140 8. No Guts, No Gain 151 9. What the World Knows 165 10. Thinking Inside the Box to Make It Happen 182 Appendices I. Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statements 201 II. Prisoner Publications and Pen-pal Clubs 215 III. Funding for Correctional Education 233 IV. Free and Discounted Books for Prisoners 235 V. Federal Financial Aid for Incarcerated Individuals FAQ 246 VI. Numbers Tell a Story 248 VII. Prison Education in Europe 250 VIII. Reentry Facts 252 Chapter Notes 255 Bibliography 275 Index 285
SynopsisExamining a wealth of studies by researchers and correctional professionals, and the experience of educators, this book finds an irrefutable conclusion: the likelihood of an under educated prisoner returning to crime is high, but recidivism rates drop in direct correlation with the amount of education prisoners receive, and the rate drops dramatically with each additional level of education attained., The United States accounts for 5 percent of the world's population, yet incarcerates about 25 percent of the world's prisoners. Examining a wealth of studies by researchers and correctional professionals, and the experience of educators, this book shows recidivism rates drop in direct correlation with the amount of education prisoners receive, and the rate drops dramatically with each additional level of education attained. Presenting a workable solution to America's mass incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption, reduced domestic spending and a rise in quality of life. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
LC Classification NumberHV8883.3.U5Z68 2013
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