New Deal Law & Order with Dr. Anthony Gregory
Joining me this week is historian and author Dr. Anthony Gregory. Dr. Gregory specializes in the intersection of liberal political theory and carceral studies. In this episode, we discuss his latest book, New Deal Law and Order: How the War on Crime Built the Modern Liberal State.
You can learn more about Dr. Gregory by visiting his website at www.anthonygregory.com
You can purchase a copy of New Deal Law and Order here or wherever fine books are sold.
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