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Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison,Used
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A powerfully moving book that ?ould make graspable why today? prisons are contemporary slave plantations?(Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple), giving voice to the poorest among us and laying bare the cruelty of a penal system that too often defines their lives.Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Chris Hedges has taught courses in drama, literature, philosophy, and history since 2013 in the college degree program offered by Rutgers University at East Jersey State Prison and other New Jersey prisons. In his first class at East Jersey State Prison, where students read and discussed plays by Amiri Baraka and August Wilson, among others, his class set out to write a play of their own. In writing the play, Caged, which would run for a month in 2018 to soldout audiences at The Passage Theatre in Trenton, New Jersey, and later be published, students gave words to the grief and suffering they and their families have endured, as well as to their hopes and dreams. The class? artistic and personal discovery, as well as transformation, is chronicled in heartbreaking detail in Our Class.This ?agnificent?(Cornel West, author of Race Matters) book gives a human face and a voice to those our society too often demonizes and abandons. It exposes the terrible crucible and injustice of America? penal system and the struggle by those trapped within its embrace to live lives of dignity, meaning, and purpose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the experiences of individuals within the American penal system, highlighting the injustices and struggles they face while giving voice to their narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison' is Chris Hedges, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 19, 2021.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Our Class' have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book provides insights into the lives of incarcerated individuals, their personal transformations, and the broader implications of the penal system in America.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to sociology, criminal justice, and human rights.
- Q: Does the book include real-life stories from inmates? A: Yes, the book includes real-life stories and experiences from inmates, showcasing their struggles and aspirations.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes readers interested in social justice, human rights, and the criminal justice system.
- Q: Can this book be used in a classroom setting? A: Yes, 'Our Class' can be used in a classroom setting, especially in courses focused on literature, social issues, and prison reform.