Are prisons obsolete? Audiobook Download by Angela Y. Davis


Two of the most well-known questions that have been raised in recent years are "Are prisons obsolete?" and "Who is a criminal?". From this perspective, the answer to these questions is evident. The first question was raised by Angela Davis in her book Are Prisons Obsolete? This audiobook was narrated by Micah Cottingham.

"If a society is to survive, it must be able to set some limits and enforce them. A society that can't do that doesn't deserve to survive."- Angela Y. Davis

A recording of the author's speeches, this text aims to provide a framework for understanding the current state of prison abolition.

Are prisons obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis is a 15-hour audiobook download with a narration by Micah S. Cottingham. In her book, Davis looks at the social, economic and political impact of incarceration and how it relates to African American life in America. She argues that the current prison system does not create change but only serves to reinforce the status quo.

Are prisons obsolete? is a book written by Angela Y. Davis that focuses on the long and complex history of incarceration in America. It begins in the early 1800s, when prisons were created so that black people could be enslaved for free as long as they were incarcerated. The author argues that this was not simply a social experiment; it was also a way to control black people who had grown too independent or mob-like.

The first step in fighting for abolition of prison system is learning about our own history of incarceration. The roots of the modern prison system can be found in the history of slavery and the way that black people have been treated in this nation. This audiobook features Angela Davis, a Black feminist activist and scholar. She discusses how prisons are designed to control and contain all poor people, including prisoners as well as many people who work outside-of-prison, who they merely label as "undeserving."

Published Date 2021-04-17
Duration 3 hours 44 minutes
Author Angela Y. Davis
Narrated Micah S. Cottingham
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Category Biography & Memoir
Parent Category Law & Politics

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