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Prison from Within

Prison from Within

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Prison from Within is a 1937 first-person account of a prisoner's experience, detailing prison culture, social groups, living conditions, and politics. It humanizes criminals and highlights the need to revisit the prison industry's utility in modern times.

Format: Hardback
Length: 283 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Prison from Within, originally published in 1937, is a captivating firsthand account of a prisoner's eighteen-month incarceration for fraud. Written in a straightforward and honest linear narrative, the book delves into the intricate tapestry of prison culture, offering candid insights into the lives of its inhabitants. It explores philosophical concepts such as sin and remorse, the social dynamics among prisoners, the deplorable living conditions in prisons, the exploitation of prison labor, and the prevailing political climate of the time. Remarkably, the book manages to humanize criminals, serving as a poignant reminder of the worsening state of the prison industry over time.

Prisons were initially conceived as a means to cleanse bourgeois society, and it is crucial to reevaluate their relevance in modern times. This book holds immense interest for students and educators studying history, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, literature, and penology. It provides valuable perspectives and insights into the complex world of prisons, challenging our understanding of this institution and its role in society.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346939

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