Incarceration and Generation, Volume I: Multiple Faces of Confinement

This two-volume, edited collection explores the experiences, dynamics, cultures, interventions, and impacts of incarceration across different generations, covering topics such as the expansion of the penal landscape, deprivation of liberty regarding children, and the incarceration of young adults and adults. It also examines intergenerational relations issues within different contexts of incarceration and discusses public policies and the role of the state and the citizen deprived of liberty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive two-volume edited collection sets the stage for an international exploration of incarceration and its impact on individuals and society. Spanning a wide range of geographic, judicial, and administrative contexts, the collection brings together contributions from experts across various disciplines.

Volume I delves into the diverse experiences, dynamics, cultures, interventions, and consequences of incarceration across different generations: childhood, youth, emerging adulthood, adulthood, and older age. It explores topics such as the expansion of the penal landscape, the deprivation of liberty for children, the challenges of unaccompanied migrant children, the incarceration of young adults and adults, examining its effects within and beyond incarceration, and the ramifications of imprisoning older populations.

Volume II takes a deeper dive into intergenerational relations within various contexts of incarceration. It examines the interplay between different generations and explores the impact of incarceration on families and communities. The collection also discusses public policies and the role of the state, as well as the rights and responsibilities of individuals who are deprived of liberty.

This collection is of immense value to academics in criminology, sociology, psychology, and law, as well as practitioners and policymakers who are interested in incarceration. It provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding imprisonment, offering valuable insights into its causes, consequences, and potential solutions.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030822675
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021