first edition Cloth
1973 · New York
by Mitford, Jessica
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394476026 . First edition/first printing in Very Good + condition with light sunning to board edges, in alike dust-jacket with light edge wear. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on the front paste down; In her new book, Jessica Mitford takes a hard look at the prison business, exploring the ways in which the prison-industrial complex has become an essential part of the American way of life. Mitford looks at the politics of punishment, examining how the prison-industrial complex has come to dominate the criminal justice system. She explores the ways in which the prison-industrial complex benefits private businesses and the government, and she examines the human costs of the prison-industrial complex. Mitford offers a unique and insightful look at the prison business and its impact on American society.; 8vo; FSA . (Inventory #: 19178)