This book presents a critical analysis of the American criminal justice system and how it perpetuates inequality between the rich and the poor. The author, Jeffrey H. Reiman, argues that the justice system is biased towards the wealthy and powerful, and that this leads to a disproportionate number of poor people being incarcerated. The book is a fourth edition, originally published in 1979 and updated in 1995. It is a trade paperback format, with 240 pages and a weight of 14.4 ounces. It is written in English and published by Prentice Hall PTR. The book is categorized as a textbook and falls under the categories of textbooks, education & reference, and books & magazines.