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Beggars And Thieves: Lives Of Urban Street Criminals (Writing: History, Poetics, Cultural Crit),Used
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As The Incidence Of Violent Crime Rises In The United States, So Does The Public Demand For A Solution. But What Will Work?Mark S. Fleisher Has Spent Years Among Inmates In Jails And Prisons And On The Streets With Thieves, Gang Members, Addicts, And Lifelong Criminals In Seattle And Other Cities Across The Country. In Beggars And Thieves, He Writes About How And Why They Become And Remain Offenders, And About The Actual Role Of Jails And Prisons In Efforts To Deter Crime And Rehabilitate Criminals. Fleisher Shows, With Wrenching Firsthand Accounts, That Parents Who Are Addicts, Abusers, And Criminals Beget Irreversibly Damaged Children Who Become Addicts, Abusers, And Criminals. Further, Fleisher Contends That Many Wellintentioned Educational And Vocational Training Programs Are Wasted Because They Are Offered Too Late To Help. And, He Provides Sobering Evidence That Many Youthful And Adult Offenders Find Themselves Better Off In Prisonwith Work To Do, Medical Care, A Clean Place To Sleep, Regular Meals, And Stable Social Tiesthan They Are In Americas Cities.Fleisher Calls For Anticrime Policies That Are Bold, Practical, And Absolutely Imperative. He Prescribes Life Terms For Violent Offenders, But In Prisons Structured As Work Communities, Where Privileges Are Earned Through Work In Expanded, Productive Industries That Reduce The Financial Burden Of Incarceration On The Public. But Most Important, He Argues That The Only Way To Prevent Street Crime, Cut Prison Growth, And Reduce The Waste Of Money And Human Lives Is To Permanently Remove Brutalized Children From Criminal, Addicted, And Violent Parents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beggars and Thieves: Lives of Urban Street Criminals'? A: The book explores the lives of urban street criminals, examining how they become offenders and the societal factors that contribute to their criminal behavior.
- Q: What insights does Mark S. Fleisher provide about prison life? A: Fleisher shares firsthand accounts of inmates, discussing how many offenders find prisons offer better living conditions, work opportunities, and stability compared to life on the streets.
- Q: How does the author suggest addressing violent crime? A: Fleisher advocates for bold anti-crime policies, including life sentences for violent offenders in structured prison environments that emphasize work and rehabilitation.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on August 15, 1995.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Criminology and is suitable for academic study, providing in-depth analysis and research on urban crime.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Beggars and Thieves'? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Beggars and Thieves' is Mark S. Fleisher.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any educational programs discussed in the book? A: Yes, Fleisher discusses various educational and vocational training programs, arguing that they often come too late to be effective for many offenders.
- Q: What themes are prevalent in the book's narrative? A: Key themes include the cycle of crime and addiction, the impact of family background on criminal behavior, and the need for effective crime prevention strategies.