A powerful critique of mass incarceration by the people who have
experienced it Inside Knowledge is the first book to examine the
American prison system through the eyes of those who are trapped
within it. Drawing from the writings collected in the American
Prison Writing Archive, Doran Larson deftly illustrates how mass
incarceration does less to contain any harm perpetrated by
convicted people than to spread and perpetuate harm among their
families and communities. Inside Knowledge makes a powerful
argument that America’s prisons not only degrade and debilitate
their wards but also defeat the prison’s cardinal missions of
rehabilitation, containment, deterrence, and even meaningful
retribution. If prisons are places where convicted people are sent
to learn a lesson, then imprisoned people are the ones who know
just what American prisons actually teach. At once profound and
devastating, Inside Knowledge is an invaluable resource for those
interested in addressing mass incarceration in America.
General
Imprint: |
New York University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Doran Larson
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4798-1800-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4798-1800-3 |
Barcode: |
9781479818006 |
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