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American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment
Kirkus Prize · 2018 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2018 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Shane Bauer's undercover investigation at the Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana — working as a prison guard for four months — exposes the violence and indifference of private prison management. Shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize.
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