{"product_id":"college-for-convicts-the-case-for-higher-education-in-american-prisons","title":"College for Convicts","description":"\u003cp\u003e   The United States  accounts for 5 percent of the world's population, yet incarcerates about 25 percent of the world's prisoners. Examining a wealth of studies by researchers and correctional professionals, and the experience of educators, this book shows recidivism rates drop in direct correlation with the amount of education prisoners receive, and the rate drops dramatically with each additional level of education attained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Presenting a workable solution to America's mass incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption, reduced domestic spending and a rise in quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Instructors considering this book for use in a course may  request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188512084312,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780786495337.jpg?v=1764988241","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/college-for-convicts-the-case-for-higher-education-in-american-prisons","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}