Description
The Abolition of Prison provides a reflection from a longtime prison abolitionist, psychoanalyst, and former prisoner on the history, theory, and practice of anti-prison activism in France and globally over the last fifty years. This book powerfully makes the case for the end of prisons, punishment, and guilt and, instead, suggests we work towards social change, care, collectivity. The book weaves together Lesage deLa Haye's own experiences--in prison, as a psychiatrist, and as a social theorist--with the simple argument that, if we take the reasons for prison and punishment at their word, we must evaluate the system as a complete failure. So then why continue to support it and funnel money into it?
Author: Jacques Lesage de la Haye
Publisher: AK Press
Published: 07/13/2021
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.93h x 4.88w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781849354202
ISBN10: 1849354200
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Criminology
- Social Science | Penology
- Social Science | Social Classes & Economic Disparity