The Abolition of Prison by Jacques Lesage De Le Haye
The Abolition of Prison provides a reflection from a longtime prison abolitionist, psychoanalyst, and former prisoner on the history, theory, and practice of anti-prison activism in France and globally over the last fifty years. This book powerfully makes the case for the end of prisons, punishment, and guilt and, instead, suggests we work towards social change, care, collectivity. The book weaves together Lesage de la Haye's own experiences - in prison, as a psychiatrist, and as a social theorist - with the simple argument that, if we take the reasons for prison and punishment at their word, we must evaluate the system as a complete failure. So then why continue to support it and funnel money into it?
Lesage de la Haye, Jacques: -
Jacques Lesage de La Haye is a formerly incarcerated psychoanalyst, and the author of La Guillotine du sexe (Gender's execution). He broadcasts the radio show, Ras les murs (Tear down the walls), on Radio libertaire, and has been fighting carceral society for more than 50 years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849354202 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849354200 |
| Title | The Abolition of Prison |
| Author | Jacques Lesage De Le Haye |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | AK Press |
| Year published | 2021-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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