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This vital addition to carceral, prison, and disability studies draws important new links between deinstitutionalization and decarcerationPrison abolition and decarceration are increasingly debated, but it is often without taking into account the largest exodus of people from carceral facilities in the twentieth century: the closure of disability institutions and psychiatric hospitals. Decarcerating Disability provides a muchneeded corrective, combining a genealogy of deinstitutionalization with critiques of the current prison system.Liat BenMoshe provides groundbreaking case studies that show how abolition is not an unattainable goal but rather a reality, and how it plays out in different arenas of incarcerationantipsychiatry, the field of intellectual disabilities, and the fight against the prisonindustrial complex. BenMoshe discusses a range of topics, including why deinstitutionalization is often wrongly blamed for the rise in incarceration; who resists decarceration and deinstitutionalization, and the coalitions opposing such resistance; and how understanding deinstitutionalization as a form of residential integration makes visible intersections with racial desegregation. By connecting deinstitutionalization with prison abolition, Decarcerating Disability also illuminates some of the limitations of disability rights and inclusion discourses, as well as tactics such as litigation, in securing freedom.Decarcerating Disabilitys rich analysis of lived experience, history, and culture helps to chart a way out of a failing system of incarceration.
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I appreciate the ideas presented in the book, especially about the need for systemic change. However, the formatting made it hard to follow at times. A little more care could have helped clarify the arguments.
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Jordan Lee
Informative but Dense
While the book covers essential topics regarding deinstitutionalization, I found some sections quite dense. It took me a while to get through, but the insights are worth it. Not a light read, but definitely important for understanding these issues.
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Sofia Martinez
Thought-Provoking Read!
I picked up this book on a whim and was blown away by the in-depth analysis of disability and prison abolition. The author does a fantastic job of connecting these topics, making it a compelling read. Highly recommend for anyone interested in social justice!
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Carlos Gomez
A Necessary Dialogue
This book initiates a necessary dialogue about the intersections of disability and the prison system. I found it enlightening and thought-provoking. It's an important contribution to the conversation around these issues.
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Priya Singh
Disappointed with My Purchase
I bought this expecting a more accessible discussion, but it felt more like an academic paper than a book for general readers. I struggled to stay engaged, which was disappointing.
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