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- Title
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.
- Authors
Marquant, James W.
- Abstract
Argues that the social function of prison construction in rural communities is based on a state's judgment of economic development. Discussion on the economics of prison siting in rural areas; Background of prison construction in Texas; Role of Mayors and county officials on raising investments in rural prison construction; Recommendation for a case study approach in evaluating the economic impact of rural siting.
- Subjects
TEXAS; UNITED States; CORRECTIONAL institutions; PRISON design &; construction; RURAL development; LOCAL government; CASE studies
- Publication
Criminology & Public Policy, 2004, Vol 3, Issue 3, p489
- ISSN
1538-6473
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.1111/j.1745-9133.2004.tb00056.x