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A review by pumpkincore
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
3.0
I'm interested in diving into her sources when I have a little more free time. I do not love when authors reference their own work while making an argument.
But Michelle Alexander provides some interesting food for thought, especially regarding speculation for the future of prison systems if we continue on our current trajectory. She also reminds us, time and time again, that numbers tell the story we want to tell, especially when plucked away from the other numbers that provide context (such as prisoner statistics, arrest rates vs imprisonment rates, etc.).
I'm relatively new to researching this subject, so there isn't a lot more I can add or analyze in depth at this time. Right now, I'm reading and listening to a variety of viewpoints on incarceration and prison reform.
But Michelle Alexander provides some interesting food for thought, especially regarding speculation for the future of prison systems if we continue on our current trajectory. She also reminds us, time and time again, that numbers tell the story we want to tell, especially when plucked away from the other numbers that provide context (such as prisoner statistics, arrest rates vs imprisonment rates, etc.).
I'm relatively new to researching this subject, so there isn't a lot more I can add or analyze in depth at this time. Right now, I'm reading and listening to a variety of viewpoints on incarceration and prison reform.