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Across the U.S., there was an explosion of severity in nearly every form of governmental response to crime from the 1970s through the 2000s. This book examines the typically ignored forms punishment in America beyond incarceration and capital punishment to include probation and parole supervision ratesand revocation rates, an evergrowing list of economic penalties imposed on offenders, and a web of collateral consequences of conviction unimaginable just decades ago. Across these domains, American punitiveness exceeds that in other developed democracieswhere measurable, by factors of fivetoten. In some respects, such as rates of incarceration and (perhaps) correctional supervision, the U.S. is the world 'leader.' Looking to Europe and other Englishspeaking countries, the book's contributors shed new light on America's outlier status, and examine its causes. One causal theory examined in detail is that the U.S. has been exceptional not just in penal severity since the 1970s, but also in its high rates of high rates of homicide and other serious violent crimes.With leading researchers from many fields and national perspectives, American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment shows that the largest problems of crime and justice cannot be brought into focus from the vantage point of any one jurisdiction. Looking crossnationally, the book addresses what it would take for America to rejoin the mainstream of the Western world in its uses of criminal penalties.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment'? A: The book examines the various forms of punishment in America, including incarceration, probation, and economic penalties, highlighting the U.S.'s punitive approach compared to other developed democracies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment' is Kevin R. Reitz.
- Q: When was 'American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment' published? A: The book was published on December 27, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 582 pages.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to crime and punishment in America, including rates of incarceration, probation, economic penalties, and cross-national comparisons.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment' is suitable for academic study, as it includes contributions from leading researchers and addresses significant issues in criminal justice.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: Does the book discuss international comparisons in criminal justice? A: Yes, the book examines America's criminal justice system in comparison to Europe and other English-speaking countries.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach to crime and punishment? A: The book uniquely highlights the ignored forms of punishment beyond incarceration and explores the collateral consequences of conviction, providing a comprehensive view of America's exceptionalism in punitiveness.