Introduction

Jeff Manza; Christopher Uggen

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Introduction

Jeff Manza, Christopher Uggen

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This introductory chapter sets out the purpose of the book, which is to analyze and interpret felon disenfranchisement laws in the United States. It examines whether and how large-scale disenfranchisement impacts democratic processes; how racial factors might help to explain the origins and impacts of these laws; and the importance of the right to vote in weaving former offenders back into the social fabric. An overview of the subsequent chapters is also presented.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Locked Out
Subtitle of host publication	Felon Disenfranchisement and American Democracy
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199943975
ISBN (Print)	9780195149326
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195149326.003.0010
State	Published - May 24 2012

Keywords

American law
Democratic process
Felon disenfranchisement laws
Race
Right to vote

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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