Golden Gulag

Golden Gulag explores the complex political and economic forces behind California’s unprecedented prison expansion since 1980, offering detailed perspectives from rural and urban areas. Ruth Wilson Gilmore analyzes how economic crises, shifts in labor, and changes in capital investment contributed to the growth of the prison system, raising important questions about justice and societal impact. The book provides a thorough context for understanding the expansive and costly prison infrastructure and its implications for communities and future policies.