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"Takes a close look at the side of the US prison system that relies on for-profit companies . . . Explores the history behind for-profit prisons in the United States as well as varying opinions about the ethics of for-profit prisons"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the reasons why the prison system in the United States is expanding while crime rates are falling, and presents evidence to support the author's contention that a political and economic chain reaction is largely responsible for the majority of the growth in the prison and jail population since the 1970's.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the faith-based initiatives of President George W. Bush during his administration through interviews with a number of Washington insiders; and examines how infighting between various factions within government ultimately sabotaged Bush's efforts.