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Ecologies of Incarceration

Carceral Discard Studies in the Anthropocene

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Ecologies of Incarceration

Carceral Discard Studies in the Anthropocene

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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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Table of Contents

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

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Published 15 Dec 2024
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 276
ISBN 9781666964028
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 1 b/w illustration
Series Ecocritical Theory and Practice
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Mauve Perle Tahat

Mauve Perle Tahat, PhD, is a scholar of American l…

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