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In "Solitary Confinement: A History of Pelican Bay State Prison," Keramet Reiter delves into the origins and current state of long-term solitary confinement within US prisons, focusing on California's Pelican Bay State Prison. The book explores how this facility was established without proper legislative oversight and examines the severe psychological impact on inmates subjected to years of isolation. Drawing on 15 years of research, Reiter sheds light on the broader social implications of solitary confinement, highlighting a pressing issue that has recently ignited national concern.