This Just In: Beyond These Walls Rethinking Crime and Punishment in the United States

Beyond These Walls is an exhaustive work that looks at the history of crime and punishment in the United States from its origins, to today’s state of mass incarceration, to the author’s vision of reform for the future. The current day numbers are stark:  the United States holds over two million people in prison which accounts for 25% of the world’s prison population.

The author, Tony Platt, is a recognized authority in the field of criminal justice.  He has written numerous books on the topic and has taught at The University of Chicago and The University of California, Berkeley.