-Figure 6.2,"How Much Is Enough? The Explosion in the Number of U.S. Prisoners," shows the U.S. prison population has increased nearly tenfold since 1970. What are some reasons for this massive increase in the prison population and what are some alternatives to building more prisons?

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-Figure 6.2,"How Much Is Enough? The Explosion in the Number of U.S. Prisoners," shows the U.S. prison population has increased nearly tenfold since 1970. What are some reasons for this massive increase in the prison population and what are some alternatives to building more prisons?

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