{"title":"Terry A. Kupers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the impactful works of \u003cem\u003eTerry A. Kupers\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and psychiatrist renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology. With a profound understanding of mental health and social issues, Kupers offers readers an invaluable perspective on the complexities of the human mind and the challenges within contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most notable works, \u003cem\u003eSolitary\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deeply into the harrowing realities of solitary confinement and its psychological effects. Through thoroughly researched narratives and compelling analysis, Kupers brings to light the often-overlooked plight of prisoners and the broader implications for society at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of philosophy, psychology, or simply curious about the intersections of mental health and human rights, Terry A. Kupers' collection is a must-read for those seeking to expand their understanding and engage with thought-provoking issues. Explore his works today and gain a richer comprehension of the mind's resilience and fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"solitary-by-terry-a-kupers-9780520292239","title":"Solitary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When I testify in court, I am often asked: ‘What is the damage of long-term solitary confinement?’ . . . Many prisoners emerge from prison after years in solitary with very serious psychiatric symptoms even though outwardly they may appear emotionally stable. The damage from isolation is dreadfully real.”\u003cbr\u003e —Terry Allen Kupers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine spending nearly twenty-four hours a day alone, confined to an eight-by-ten-foot windowless cell. This is the reality for approximately one hundred thousand inmates in solitary confinement in the United States today. Terry Allen Kupers, one of the nation’s foremost experts on the mental health effects of solitary confinement, tells the powerful stories of the inmates he has interviewed while investigating prison conditions during the past forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTouring supermax security prisons as a forensic psychiatrist, Kupers has met prisoners who have been viciously beaten or raped, subdued with immobilising gas, or ignored in the face of urgent medical and psychiatric needs. Kupers criticises the physical and psychological abuse of prisoners and then offers rehabilitative alternatives to supermax isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolitary\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true damage that solitary confinement inflicts on individuals living in isolation as well as on our society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000744231148,"sku":"9780520292239","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/08eaa524459839c018040dd6a7b12786.jpg?v=1773004668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/terry-a-kupers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}