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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPrisons and Health in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a strong and important book by an extremely sharp and well-established group of authors. The book is incredibly timely in light of how the COVID-19 pandemic has ripped through prisons and jails. This will be the 'go-to' piece for individuals interested in incarceration and health. * Chris Wildeman, Duke University *
Schnittker, Massoglia, and Uggen present a comprehensive, clear-eyed, and sobering account of the connections between public health and prisons. Their analysis reveals the paradoxical relationships between prison health care, the health and wellbeing of incarcerated and recently released people, and community health. The story in this book is essential to our understanding of mass incarceration, its impacts, and our prospects for reform. * David J. Harding, University of California, Berkeley *
Prisons and Health in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a timely, much needed, and welcomed addition to the literature. Those interested in the intersection of incarceration and health, as well as those invested in criminal justice reform, public health, or social inequalities will benefit from reading this text. * Meghan A, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *
Incarceration provides time and resources to address prisoners' physical and mental issues...Highly recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. * Choice *
Prisons and Health in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a carefully and rigorously researched book that provides a comprehensive accounting of the relationship between incarceration and health. * Social Forces *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Institutional Setting of Prisons and Health Chapter 2: The Uncertain Legal Mandate of Prison Health Care Chapter 3: The Effects of Incarceration on the Health of People in Prison Chapter 4: The Effects of Incarceration on Health after Release Chapter 5: The Effects of Incarceration on Communities Chapter 6: The Effects of Incarceration on Healthcare Systems Chapter 7: The Policy Challenges of Incarceration and Health Chapter 8: The Collision of Prisons and Health
