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Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, And The Pursuit Of Freedom
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One Of The New York Times' 6 New Paperbacks To Readnow In Paperback And With New Material, A 2021 Kirkus Best Book Of The Year In Both Nonfiction And Current Events, The Book Naomi Klein Called: A Triumph Of Political Imagination And A Tremendous Gift To All Movements Struggling Towards Liberation.For More Than A Century, Activists In The United States Have Tried To Reform The Police. Millions Of People Continue To Protest Police Violence Because These Solutions Do Not Match The Problem: The Police Cannot Be Reformed.In Her Critically Acclaimed First Book Becoming Abolitionists, Purnell Draws From Her Experiences As A Lawyer, Writer, And Organizer Initially Skeptical About Police Abolition. She Saw Too Much Sexual Violence And Buried Too Many Friends To Consider Getting Rid Of Police In Her Hometown Of St. Louis, Let Alone The Nation. But The Police Were A Placebo. Calling Them Felt Like Something, And Something Feels Like Everything When The Other Option Seems Like Nothing.Purnell Details How Multiracial Social Movements Rooted In Rebellion, Risktaking, And Revolutionary Love Pushed Her And A Generation Of Activists Toward Abolition. The Book Travels Across Geography And Time, And Offers Lessons That Activists Have Learned From Ferguson To South Africa, From Reconstruction To Contemporary Protests Against Police Shootings.Here, Purnell Invites Readers To Envision New Systems That Work To Address The Root Causes Of Violence. Becoming Abolitionists Shows That Abolition Is Not Solely About Getting Rid Of Police, But A Commitment To Create And Support Different Answers To The Problem Of Harm In Society, And, Most Excitingly, An Opportunity To Reduce And Eliminate Harm In The First Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Becoming Abolitionists'? A: 'Becoming Abolitionists' explores the idea that police cannot be reformed and advocates for the abolition of police as part of a broader commitment to address the root causes of violence in society.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Becoming Abolitionists' is Derecka Purnell, who draws from her experiences as a lawyer, writer, and organizer.
- Q: What type of movements does the book discuss? A: The book discusses multi-racial social movements rooted in rebellion, risk-taking, and revolutionary love, which have pushed towards the idea of police abolition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Becoming Abolitionists' has 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Becoming Abolitionists' published? A: 'Becoming Abolitionists' was published on October 4, 2022.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the key lessons from the book? A: The book offers lessons learned from various protests and movements, including Ferguson and South Africa, highlighting the importance of envisioning new systems to address societal harm.
- Q: Is 'Becoming Abolitionists' suitable for beginners on this topic? A: Yes, 'Becoming Abolitionists' is suitable for readers new to the topic as it provides insights into the complexities of police abolition and its implications.
- Q: What audience is the book aimed at? A: 'Becoming Abolitionists' is aimed at activists, scholars, and anyone interested in social justice and reforming systemic violence.
- Q: Are there any new materials included in the paperback edition? A: Yes, the paperback edition includes new materials that provide additional context and insights.