9780195341133. New condition. Trade paperback. 4th ed. Language: English. Pages: 320. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Maps, Figures. In 1981 law school graduate Victor Hassine was convicted of a capital offense and sentenced to prison for life without parole. Based on his pivotal experiences as an inmate,
Life Without Parole, Fourth Edition, offers an insightful and extraordinary firsthand look at the conditions of confinement and prison life in America today. In powerful and poignant prose, Hassine takes the reader on a "guided tour" of the prison experience, discussing the changes in prison life that have come about as a result of the war on drugs, prison overcrowding, and demographic changes in inmate populations. Topics covered include rape, prison gangs, prison violence, AIDS, homosexuality, and prison politics.
An invaluable resource for criminal justice students and those interested in the prison system,
Life Without Parole, Fourth Edition, presents a riveting account of life behind bars.
