Jamie J. Fader is a sociologist and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Temple University. She is the author of Falling Back: Incarceration and Transitions to Adulthood among Urban Youth.

“Fader’s significant work has the potential to reach beyond academia and contribute to public sociology. The book’s rich empirical data, in-depth interviews, theoretical frameworks, and compelling arguments make it invaluable for scholars interested in mixed-methods research, urban ethnography, the sociology of care work, and race and sexuality studies.”

• ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Philadelphia as a Site of Shifting Ground 3. Leaving Crime Behind in the Process of Maturation 4. Isolation as a Way of Avoiding Trouble and Managing Risk 5. Stigma, Generativity, and Redemption 6. Durable Social Ties, Linked Lives, and Adult Masculinities 7. Meanings of Manhood and Adulthood Conclusion: New Frames for Creating Solidarity and Justice Methodological Appendix Notes Bibliography Index