City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles, 1771–1965 (Justice, Power, and Politics)
City of Inmates delves into the history of Los Angeles from 1771 to 1965, uncovering how conquest and rebellion fueled the rise of human caging. Through meticulous research, Kelly Lytle Hernández reveals the systemic forces that transformed the city into a landscape of incarceration, part of the Justice, Power, and Politics series.
About This Book
City of Inmates examines the historical development of imprisonment in Los Angeles over nearly two centuries, from 1771 to 1965.
The book traces the connections between conquest, rebellion, and the expansion of carceral systems in the region.
It is part of the Justice, Power, and Politics series, offering insights into the social and political forces behind modern incarceration practices.
Author Kelly Lytle Hernández provides a comprehensive look at how these elements intertwined to create a city defined by its inmate population.
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