Hindpal

What Are Prisons For? (What Is It For?)

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ISBN 13:: 9781529226898
author:: Hindpal
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bristol University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 182
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction
Condition:: New
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What does a good prison look like? With over 11 million people currently incarcerated worldwide, it's a question that demands a nuanced understanding of the evidence and ideas behind prisons. Hindpal Singh Bhui, with 25 years' experience working in prisons globally, argues that we need to examine who is sent to prison and why, to separate reality from ideology and myth.

By exploring the competing histories of prisons and amplifying the voices of prisoners, staff, and victims, Bhui invites us to consider whether there's a better way to achieve what society wants from its prisons. This thought-provoking book challenges our assumptions about crime, punishment, and rehabilitation, offering a fresh perspective on a complex issue.

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