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The Culture and Economics of US Prisons
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with Asatar Bair
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short description:
The US incarcerates more of its citizens than any other country in the world. Why? What are the economics of prisons and justice? What are the myths and realities surrounding the business of crime and punishment?
long description:
The US incarcerates more of its citizens than any other
country in the world. Why? What are the economics of
prisons and justice? Who are the criminals? What are the
crimes? What are the myths and realities surrounding the
business of crime and justice? What is the relationship
between cime and the current violent culture of punishment
and vengeance growing inside the jails and prisons
throughout the US? What is the relationship between the
booming prison industry and our society as a whole? With
ourselves? This course examines the complex, intertwined
dynamics of economics, politics, culture and resistance
struggles through the use of critical readings, lectures and
discussions.
level of difficulty:
all welcome
minimum class size:
10
availability:
n.a.
fee comments:
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session structure
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title:
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type:
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description:
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duration:
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Introductory Lecture
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live session
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Lecture with room for questions
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1h 0m
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Crime and Punishment in the US
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live session
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Lecture and discussion
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1h 0m
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Understanding Crime Statistics
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live session
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Lecture and discussion
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1h 0m
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Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola
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watch a film
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Viewing of "The Farm"
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n.a.
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Marxian Economics I
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watch a film
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Lecture and discussion
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1h 0m
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Marxian Economics II
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watch a film
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Lecture and discussion
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1h 0m
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total duration: 5h 0m over 6 session(s)
comments: n.a.
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languages:
English
duration:
5h 0m over 6 session(s)
fee:
100US$ (1000lp)
payment:
at booking
delivery method:
live online and self-paced
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Asatar Bair
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description of :
I currently teach courses at the Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst. I am getting my Ph.D. in economics.
Teacher's qualifications:
University courses taught include:
The Culture and Economics of US Prisons
The Political Economy of Racism
International Economics
Introductory Macroeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
Marxian Economic Theory
Statistics
Political Economy
I have been awarded the Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Teaching three times, and was recently nominated for the University of Massachusetts Distinguished Teaching Award.
's preferred teaching style:
I believe in active learning. I think that it is in the exchange of ideas where real learning takes place. I think that one of the critical ingredients in a successful teaching experience is the student's desire to learn. I'm amazed continually be how much a person can learn if they have the desire.
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