City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles, 1771–1965 (Justice, Power, and Politics)
by Kelly Lytle Hernández, Hernandez
City of Inmates delves into the history of human caging in Los Angeles from 1771 to 1965, exploring how conquest and rebellion fueled the rise of incarceration. Part of the Justice, Power, and Politics series by Kelly Lytle Hernández, it reveals the city's pivotal role in shaping modern imprisonment practices through historical analysis.
About This Book
City of Inmates examines the evolution of incarceration in Los Angeles over nearly two centuries, from 1771 to 1965. It traces the mechanisms of conquest and rebellion that contributed to the development of human caging practices.
The book is part of the Justice, Power, and Politics series, offering insights into how historical forces built the foundations of the contemporary carceral system in the city.
Through detailed historical analysis, it highlights the interplay between power structures and the expansion of imprisonment as a tool of control.
Author Kelly Lytle Hernández provides a comprehensive look at Los Angeles' role in the broader narrative of American penal history.
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