What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Abolishing Prisons? (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, London, 2025
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Paperback. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal reformism.The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford A critical exploration of the role and (in)effectiveness of prisons in contemporary society. It challenges popular misconceptions about what prison is and does, explains links between prison, social inequality and social power, analyses the limits of liberal prison reform, and openly champions an evidence based approach to prison abolition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Abolishing Prisons? (Paperback)
- Author
- Joe Sim
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd, London
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1529684609
- ISBN 13
- 9781529684605
- Series
- Book 13 of 14: What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:
This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.
It explores:
- The problem with liberal reformism.
- The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.
- People in prison and the harms they experience.
- The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.
- The case for abolishing prisons.
Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners’ rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.
The What Do We Know and What Should We Do About...? series offers readers short, up-to-date overviews of key issues often misrepresented, simplified or misunderstood in modern society and the media. Each book is written by a leading social scientist with an established reputation in the relevant subject area.
"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you." – Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography, University of Oxford
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About the Author
Joe Sim is Emeritus Professor of Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He has written extensively about prisons, the state and punishment. He was a member of the Radical Alternatives to Prison Collective and is currently a Trustee of the charity INQUEST.
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