Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today

Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today
Joshua S. Long

“The inner happenings of prisons are incredibly difficult to study, but Long has managed to do so while also providing a broader understanding of the consequences of mass incarceration.... Impressive.” 
Daniel Butler, Iowa State University

► A rich, myth-dispelling analysis of the scope, nature, and patterns of prison homicides in the United States.
Warfare  in the Robotics Age

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book!
Warfare in the Robotics Age
Ash Rossiter & Peter Layton

“Some books come and go. This book, however, will have a lasting impact by teaching contemporary and future generations how to think about the growing role of robots and AI in warfare.... Essential.”CHOICE

“An impressive work.... Thoughtful and judicious, which makes it a particularly valuable resource and an excellent choice for readers seeking a balanced discussion of robotic warfare.”
C. Dale Walton, Comparative Strategy

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News and Notes

We thought you’d be interested in some just-released 2024 publishing sales statistics: The Association of American Publishers reports that consumer/trade ebooks make up about 11% of sales, hardcovers 37%, and paperbacks 34%. Total revenues across all categories year-to-date were up 6.5%, reaching $14.2 billion. Note: For LRP, ebooks are closer to 35% of sales, as libraries are shifting to digital more than general readers.

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What separates a radical from a terrorist? In the latest episode of An Intelligent Look at Terrorism, host Phil Gurski welcomes Morten Bøås, author of Resisting Radicalization.

Dr. Bøås brings his extensive research on insurgent groups and political violence to the discussion, offering a nuanced perspective on why most individuals who adopt radical beliefs never actually commit acts of terrorism.

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