Marked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration

by Devah Pager

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Nearly every job application asks it: have you ever been convicted of a crime? For the hundreds of thousands of young men leaving American prisons each year, their answer to that question may determine whether they can find work and begin rebuilding their lives.

The product of an innovative field experiment, Marked gives us our first real glimpse into the tremendous difficulties facing ex-offenders in the job market. Devah Pager...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0226644847

ISBN13:9780226644844

Release Date:April 2009

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:264 Pages

Weight:0.87 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Business Business & Investing Criminology Economics Geography Guides Job Hunting & Careers Labor & Industrial Relations Political Science

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Marked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us