"Highlighting the role of conservative social and political theory in giving rise to criminal justice policies (from Schmitt and Strauss in the US to Parsons and Levitas in the UK), this innovative book focuses on such policies as "three strikes (two in the UK) and you're out," mandatory sentencing, and widespread incarceration of drug offenders. In addition to comparing this scenario to that in social democratic countries, this volume highlights the costs - in both money and opportunity - of increased prison expansion."--BOOK JACKET
