Prisoners' Families, Emotions and Space

Maria Adams' ethnographic study explores the impact of imprisonment on prisoners' families, focusing on inequality, penal power, and vulnerability. It captures the testimonies of families and measures the impacts on emotions, relationships, and identities, and the sources of support and resilience they draw on.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

In this captivating ethnographic study, Maria Adams applies a geographical and feminist lens to examine the intricate dynamics of prisoners' families. Through her meticulous research, Adams captures the heartfelt testimonies of families who navigate the complex sociological and social challenges posed by the imprisonment of their loved ones. She delves into key concepts such as inequality, penal power, and vulnerability, shedding light on the profound impacts these factors have on their emotions, relationships, and identities. Adams also measures the far-reaching effects of imprisonment on various aspects of families, exploring the sources of support and resilience they draw upon to endure the hardships.

Through original research and fresh insights, this book not only deepens our understanding of carceral geography but also provides a poignant portrayal of how families experience spaces, both within prison walls and beyond the confines of the prison system. Adams' work offers valuable insights into the experiences of marginalized communities and challenges us to reevaluate our societal attitudes towards incarceration and its impact on families.

This study is a testament to the power of ethnography in shedding light on the hidden realities of marginalized communities and advocating for change. It is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the carceral landscape and the resilience of prisoners' families.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447358121