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Discover 'Are Prisons Obsolete?', a thought-provoking book by renowned activist Angela Y. Davis that challenges the foundational structure of American penal systems. This influential trade paperback provides a compelling argument for the abolition of prisons, drawing parallels with past abolition movements that reshaped societal norms. With ISBN 9781583225813, this 128-page edition published by Random House in 2011 is essential reading for those interested in criminal justice reform, social justice, and the dynamics of systemic oppression. Dive into Davis's meticulous examination of how historical social movements have succeeded against overwhelming odds and unveil the realities of mass incarceration. By championing 'decarceration', Davis emphasizes the urgent need for transformative changes in society, inspiring readers to imagine a future beyond the prison-industrial complex. This book not only serves as a critical analysis but also empowers activists, scholars, and socially conscious citizens to engage with innovative solutions for societal change. Order your copy today and join the conversation on moving towards a more just and equitable society. Fast shipping options are available to ensure prompt delivery direct to your doorstep! Whether you are new to these concepts or deepening your understanding, 'Are Prisons Obsolete?' will enrich your perspective on justice and human rights.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781583225813
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 128
Description:
With her characteristic brilliance, grace and radical audacity, Angela Y. Davis has put the case for the latest abolition movement in American life- the abolition of the prison. As she quite correctly notes, American life is replete with abolition movements, and when they were engaged in these struggles, their chances of success seemed almost unthinkable. For generations of Americans, the abolition of slavery was sheerest illusion. Similarly,the entrenched system of racial segregation seemed to last forever, and generations lived in the midst of the practice, with few predicting its passage from custom. The brutal, exploitative (dare one say lucrative?) convict-lease system that succeeded formal slavery reaped millions to southern jurisdictions (and untold miseries for tens of thousands of men, and women). Few predicted its passing from the American penal landscape. Davis expertly argues how social movements transformed these social, political and cultural institutions, and made such practices untenable.
In Are Prisons Obsolete?, Professor Davis seeks to illustrate that the time for the prison is approaching an end. She argues forthrightly for "decarceration", and argues for the transformation of the society as a whole.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781583225813
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 128
Description:
With her characteristic brilliance, grace and radical audacity, Angela Y. Davis has put the case for the latest abolition movement in American life- the abolition of the prison. As she quite correctly notes, American life is replete with abolition movements, and when they were engaged in these struggles, their chances of success seemed almost unthinkable. For generations of Americans, the abolition of slavery was sheerest illusion. Similarly,the entrenched system of racial segregation seemed to last forever, and generations lived in the midst of the practice, with few predicting its passage from custom. The brutal, exploitative (dare one say lucrative?) convict-lease system that succeeded formal slavery reaped millions to southern jurisdictions (and untold miseries for tens of thousands of men, and women). Few predicted its passing from the American penal landscape. Davis expertly argues how social movements transformed these social, political and cultural institutions, and made such practices untenable.
In Are Prisons Obsolete?, Professor Davis seeks to illustrate that the time for the prison is approaching an end. She argues forthrightly for "decarceration", and argues for the transformation of the society as a whole.