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Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Davis

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Book name: Are Prisons Obsolete? (2024)
Category: Abolition
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Pages: 150 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2003, midnight
The book critically examines the prison system, arguing that it is an outdated and ineffective method of addressing social issues. It explores the historical development of prisons, the racial and economic inequalities perpetuated by the system, and the ways in which the prison-industrial complex profits from incarceration. The author advocates for the abolition of prisons and suggests alternative approaches to justice that focus on rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of crime. The 5847th greatest book of all time

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Angela Davis

Angela Davis

6 books