Ecologies of Incarceration
Carceral Discard Studies in the Anthropocene
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 2024
276 pages
978-1-6669-6402-8 (ISBN)
Description
Ecologies of Incarceration: Carceral Discard Studies in the Anthropocene offers a compelling exploration of the intersections between carceral systems, environmental concerns, and political ideologies. This interdisciplinary work examines how prison literature and narrative witness reveal the complexities of our contemporary world, shedding light on the systemic issues that link environmental degradation with carceral practices. With a nuanced analysis of how these intertwined systems impact individuals and communities, drawing on diverse examples to illustrate the broader implications of these interactions, the text offers practical insights for activists and community builders while providing a guide for those seeking to understand and address the challenges of our time through collective action and critical engagement.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 b/w illustration
ISBN-13
978-1-6669-6402-8 (9781666964028)
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12/2024
Lexington Books
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Person
Mauve Perle Tahat is a scholar whose interdisciplinary work examines the intersections of carceral systems, environmental aesthetics, and political praxis.
Content
Chapter 1: My Sea-gown Scarfed about Me, in the Dark
Chapter 2: Witness
Chapter 3: House
Chapter 4: Stolen Time
Chapter 5: Having a Body
Chapter 6: Right-to-Life Reflex
Chapter 7: Possibility
Chapter 8: Against Erasure
Chapter 9: The Practical Section
Chapter 2: Witness
Chapter 3: House
Chapter 4: Stolen Time
Chapter 5: Having a Body
Chapter 6: Right-to-Life Reflex
Chapter 7: Possibility
Chapter 8: Against Erasure
Chapter 9: The Practical Section
