Showing results for "The Prisoner" in Social Sciences

Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question.

The Prisoner podcast and newsletter take you on a journey through the complexities and injustices of the American legal system. Each episode delves into captivating narratives, from wrongful convictions and exonerations to the harsh realities of prison life and the challenges faced by returning citizens. We explore the human impact of incarceration, shedding light on the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of those affected by the system. Join us as we examine programs aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration, giving voice to the often-unheard stories of individuals navigating the criminal ...

Traveling across India, interviewing Hindu zealots, armed insurgents, jailed dissidents, and politicians and thinkers from across the political spectrum, Siddhartha Deb reveals a country in which forces old and new have aligned to endanger democracy. The result is an absorbing—and disturbing—portrait. India has become a religious fundamentalist dystopia, one depicted here with a novelist's precise language and eye for detail.

Robert Campbell served as a captain in the British military in World War I. As the conflict went on, so did the number of prisoners of war held by both sides, and by the summer of 1916, Germany held more than 1.6 million such POWs.

On March 9, 2014, Neil Moore was in Wandsworth Prison, a maximum security prison in London, England, awaiting trial. Moore, whose modus operandi was fraud, had been charged with orchestrating a series of bank heists – pretending to be a bank official and, via a bit of social engineering, he had managed to convince (real) staffers at other financial institutions to wire him some cash.

The Prisoner of the Mill is an exciting adventure story for boys, featuring daring rescues, treacherous plots, and courageous friendships. Subtitled Captain Hayward’s Body Guard, this tale captures the spirit of youthful bravery and determination.

The Prisoner of Morro is a gripping Spanish-American War adventure filled with naval battles, espionage, and heroism. Naval cadet Clif Faraday must navigate treacherous enemies at sea and survive the infamous Morro prison. A thrilling tale of courage, strategy, and survival in a time of war.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World written and read by Anand Giridharadas. *The New York Times bestseller* 'Entertaining and gripping . . . For those at the helm, the philanthropic plutocrats and aspiring "change agents" who believe...

The United States has the world’s highest rate of incarceration, a form of punishment that ruins lives and makes a return to prison more likely. With the authority of a prominent legal scholar and the practical insights gained through on-the-ground work on criminal-justice reform, Rachel Barkow explains how dangerous it is to base criminal-justice policy on the whims of the electorate, which puts judges, sheriffs, and politicians in office.

Forever Prisoners offers the first broad history of immigrant detention in the United States. Elliott Young focuses on five stories, including Chinese detained off the coast of Washington in the late 1880s, an "insane" Russian-Brazilian Jew caught on a ship shuttling between New York and South America during World War I, Japanese Peruvians kidnapped and locked up in a Texas jail during World War II, a prison uprising by Mariel Cuban refugees in 1987, and a Salvadoran mother who grew up in the United States and has spent years incarcerated while fighting deportation. 

A moving, eye-opening polemic about the US-Mexico border and what happens to the tens of thousands of unaccompanied Mexican and Central American children arriving in the US without papers ‘We are driving across Oklahoma in early June when we first hear about the waves of children arriving...

"We must leave for Zenda at once, to find the King!" cried Sapt. "If we’re caught, we’ll all be killed!" So Rudolf Rassendyll and Sapt gallop through the night to find the King of Ruritania. But the King is now a prisoner in the Castle of Zenda. Who will rescue him from his enemies, the dangerous Duke Michael and Rupert of Hentzau? And who will win the heart of the beautiful Princess Flavia? An Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Anthony Hope original by Diane Mowat.

The Prisoner of Zenda is a thrilling tale of political intrigue, romance, and adventure. When Englishman Rudolf Rassendyll discovers he is a perfect double for the King of Ruritania, he is drawn into a dangerous plot to save the throne from treacherous enemies. With sword fights, secret dungeons, and a forbidden love story, this novel is a swashbuckling masterpiece.

A Prisoner’s Pardon, through storytelling, describes how prisoners are set free from physical and/or spiritual prisons (ex. Domestic & Drug Abuse) only via a pardon and not a reform program.

Lawmakers in red, blue, and purple states have put in place a range of reforms to save money, lower crime rates, and give offenders the chance to rejoin society as productive, law-abiding citizens. It’s long past time for the federal government to do the same.

Today FM Host Polly Gillespie sits down with convicted criminals to talk candidly about their crimes, life behind bars and their future.

We are here for the incarcerated, previously incarcerated, and their families!! We aim to Exalt Jesus, Equip the Believer, and Encourage the Incarcerated, released, and their families. Jack was a Chaplain in a Maximum Security Unit when COVID-19 shut us all down. No church activities were allowed, visitation was closed, and even the inmate phones would not connect to the outside. Jack made personal visits to inmates when there had been a death or family emergency and inmates were not allowed to call home. Facing the restrictions and the burden to communicate with inmates, Jack remembered these...

In Prison & Prisoners, Constance Lytton recounts her courageous journey alongside Emmeline Pankhurst in the fight for womens suffrage in England. Frustrated by the preferential treatment she received due to her social status, Lytton adopted the pseudonym Jane Wharton to expose the harsh realities faced by women in the movement. This gripping narrative details her arrest and the harrowing experiences she endured at Holloway Prison, a facility infamous for its mistreatment of female inmates. Join us as we explore Lyttons powerful story of resilience and activism. - Summary by KHand

Just Cannabis is a new short-form podcast from Last Prisoner Project that explores the issue of cannabis criminal justice reform through a series of interviews with impacted individuals and advocates. Host Mikelina Belaineh considers the ways race, gender, and sexuality have informed the United States cannabis policies, and in doing so, empowers listeners to advocate for a more just and equitable approach to these issues.

"Private Prisoner Vans' Long Road of Neglect" is from the July 06, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eli Hager and Alysia Santo and narrated by Sam Scholl.