{"title":"Kay Whitlock","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection showcasing the works of Kay Whitlock, an esteemed author known for her insightful exploration of social justice issues. With a keen focus on history, politics, and the military, Whitlock delves into the complex realities of the carceral state. Her writing challenges mainstream narratives and encourages readers to question conventional beliefs about crime and punishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eCarceral Con\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a critical examination of how the prison system intersects with broader societal structures. Whitlock's compelling analysis offers readers an educational journey through history and current military practices, highlighting the often-overlooked impact of incarceration on communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in history and military studies, Whitlock's collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the systemic issues surrounding imprisonment. Her ability to weave historical context with contemporary insights makes her books both informative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Kay Whitlock's works and discover a new perspective on history and military affairs. Whether you're a history buff or a curious reader, you're sure to find her analyses both enlightening and transformative. Happy reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carceral-con-by-nancy-a-heitzeg-9780520343474","title":"Carceral Con","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA critical examination of how contemporary criminal justice reforms expand rather than shrink structurally violent systems of policing, surveillance, and carceral control in the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublic opposition to the structural racist, gendered, and economic violence that fuels the criminal legal system is reaching a critical mass. Ignited by popular uprisings, protests, and campaigns against state violence, demands for transformational change have escalated. In response, a now deeply entrenched so-called bipartisan industry has staked its claim to the reform terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting itself as a sensible bridge across bitterly polarized political divides and party lines, the bipartisan reform industry has sought to control the nature and scope of local, state, and federal reforms. Along the way, it creates an expanding web of neoliberal public-private partnerships, with the promotion and implementation of efforts managed by billionaires, public officials, policy factories, foundations, universities, and mega nonprofit organizations. Yet many bipartisan reforms constitute deceptive sleights of hand that not only fail to produce justice but actively reproduce structural racial and economic inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarceral Con\u003c\/em\u003e pulls the veil away from the reform public relations machine, providing a riveting overview of the repressive US carceral state and a critical examination of the reform terrain, quagmires, and choices that face us. This book vividly illustrates how contemporary bipartisan reform agendas leave the structural apparatus of mass incarceration intact while widening the net of carceral control and surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders are also provided with information and insights useful for examining the likely impacts of reforms today and in the future. What can we learn from reforms of the past? What strategies hold most promise for dismantling structural inequalities, corporate control, and state violence? What approaches will reduce reliance on carceral control and also bring about community safety?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising an abolitionist lens, \u003cem\u003eCarceral Con\u003c\/em\u003e makes the compelling case for liberatory approaches to envisioning and creating a just society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000562368748,"sku":"9780520343474","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/820a1592ccc9e65501e8162d96f75102.jpg?v=1763322904"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kay-whitlock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}