Robert J. Norris,William D. Hicks,Kevin J. Mullinix
The Politics of Innocence: How Wrongful Convictions Shape Public Opinion
The Politics of Innocence: How Wrongful Convictions Shape Public Opinion
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The book explores the political dynamics that have shaped the proliferation of innocence-related policies across the United States and the ways in which wrongful convictions affect public opinion about the criminal legal system. It argues that public opinion and policies are a product of the political landscape and that political ideology influences awareness, support for reform, and state policy adoption.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Publisher: New York University Press
Since 1989, over 3,000 individuals in the United States have been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted. These cases represent a profound miscarriage of justice, with lives upended by a criminal legal system that has gone astray. However, this mere statistic only scratches the surface, as the true extent of wrongful convictions may be in the tens of thousands.
The Politics of Innocence delves into the political forces that have contributed to the proliferation of innocence-related policies across the United States. It examines how wrongful convictions shape public opinion about the criminal legal system and explores the ways in which political ideology influences awareness, support for policy reform, and, particularly, state policy adoption.
Through original data analysis, the authors demonstrate how political ideology shapes perceptions of the issue, influences support for policy reform, and ultimately impacts state policy decisions. The book provides a powerful and data-driven account of wrongful convictions, shedding light on the systemic flaws that have allowed such tragedies to occur and offering insights into the potential for reform.
The Politics of Innocence is a poignant and eye-opening exploration of a critical issue that affects countless lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in justice, criminal law, and the political dynamics that shape our society.
Weight: 408g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479815968
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