Lila Kazemian, Positive Growth and Redemption in Prison: Finding Light Behind Bars and Beyond

Abstract

women over Black women and men. There are other moments where Stuart could have discussed Black racial constructions, but this a minor quibble. In short, this book is on the cutting edge of ethnography. It focuses on the digitalization of everyday life, an important focus since young people rely more on social media to interact and make meaning. Stuart does a fantastic job of showing how young, impoverished Black men rely on violent social media images to seek fame and fortune, and how digitalization can enhance their status, but also endanger their lives. Thus, scholars of youth, gangs, crime, cultural production, and social media will benefit greatly from this book. Also, criminal justice practitioners and politicians can learn a lot and create policy that reflect the real experiences of impoverished young, Black men.