The New Abolitionists: (neo)Slave Narratives and Contemporary Prison Writings

Offering a unique perspective, this collection features essays and interviews from a diverse group of incarcerated individuals, including Native American, African American, Latino, Asian, and European American prisoners. It delves into themes such as the nature of captivity, democracy, racial identity, gender issues, and the stigma surrounding those deemed socially suspect. The contributors, many imprisoned for their social and political activism, include notable figures like Angela Y. Davis and George Jackson, providing a powerful commentary on the prison system in the United States.