The meaning of life : the case for abolishing life sentences
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New York, NY : New Press, [2018].
ISBN
9781620974094, 1620974096
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | 364.6 MAU | On Shelf |
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 365.973 MAU | On Shelf |
| Oak Park Public Library Main Branch - Third Floor | 365.973 MAU | On Shelf |
| Roselle Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 364.6 MAU | On Shelf |
| West Chicago Public Library District - Nonfiction | 364.973 MAU | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : New Press, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
204 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781620974094, 1620974096
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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Marc Mauer and Ashley Nellis of The Sentencing Project argue that there is no practical or moral justification for a sentence longer than twenty years. Harsher sentences have been shown to have little effect on crime rates, since people "age out" of crime--meaning that we're spending a fortune on geriatric care for older prisoners who pose little threat to public safety. Extreme punishment for serious crime also has an inflationary effect on sentences across the spectrum, helping to account for severe mandatory minimums and other harsh punishments. Also features profiles of a half dozen people affected by life sentences, written by former "lifer" and writer Kerry Myers.--,Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mauer, M., Nellis, A., & Myers, K. (2018). The meaning of life: the case for abolishing life sentences . New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mauer, Marc, Ashley, Nellis and Kerry, Myers. 2018. The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences. New York, NY: New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mauer, Marc, Ashley, Nellis and Kerry, Myers. The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences New York, NY: New Press, 2018.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Mauer, M., Nellis, A. and Myers, K. (2018). The meaning of life: the case for abolishing life sentences. New York, NY: New Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mauer, Marc,, Ashley Nellis, and Kerry Myers. The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences New Press, 2018.
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