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Beyond the Prison Industrial Complex
Crime and Incarceration in the 21st Century
Series: Framing 21st Century Social Issues
This short text, ideal for Social Problems and Criminal Justice courses, examines the American prison system, its conditions, and its impact on society. Wehr and Aseltine define the prison industrial complex and explain how the current prison system is a contemporary social problem. They conclude...
Published February 24th 2013 by Routledge
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How Ethical Systems Change: Abortion and Neonatal Care
Series: Framing 21st Century Social Issues
Roe v. Wade came like a bolt from the blue, but support had been building for years. For many, the idea that life in the womb was not fully protected under the Constitution was simply not acceptable. Political campaigns were organized and protests launched, including the bombing of clinics and the...
Published December 15th 2011 by Routledge
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How Ethical Systems Change: Tolerable Suffering and Assisted Dying
Series: Framing 21st Century Social Issues
Medical advances prolong life. They also sometimes prolong suffering. Should we protect life or alleviate suffering? This dilemma formed the foundation for a powerful right-to-die movement and a counterbalancing concern over an emerging culture of death. What are the qualities of a life worth...
Published December 15th 2011 by Routledge