[Commlist] Call for Papers on the Histories and Philosophies of Carceral Education

/Call for Papers on the Histories and Philosophies of Carceral Education/

The rates of incarceration worldwide continue to rise, prompting 
important questions about the legal and social circumstances moving so 
many people behind bars, and also about what happens to people during a 
period of imprisonment. Education in prison and of prisoners has a long 
history, marked by key moments in transformation as education in prison 
has shifted from some emphasis on religion, sin and redemption to 
economic rationalism.

This call for papers emerges from academics whose work in delivering 
education programs to incarcerated people has been long-standing and has 
included landmark developments, including the wholly radical 
introduction of digital technology into prisons for educational 
purposes. While much educational activity has taken place, more remains 
to be achieved in documenting and interpreting in scholarly writing what 
happens when incarceration and education intersect. It would be hoped 
that contributions would be lively and original interpretations of the 
intentions behind, history of, and philosophies underpinning carceral 
education.

This proposed edited collection is therefore based around the history 
and philosophy of prison education. Owing to the dearth of literature in 
this area, contributions focused on Australasia are especially welcome, 
but so too are contributions from a wider sphere. Proposals can address 
different types of education, from the delivery of actual academic 
content in prison to programs that address rehabilitation and programs 
for areas such as sex offences. Contributions from academics and from 
practitioners directly engaged in prison education are equally welcome.

Abstracts of 250-300 words are welcome by April 21st (email to 
(Marcus.harmes /at/ usq.edu.au) <mailto:(Marcus.harmes /at/ usq.edu.au)>) explaining 
the aim, focus and methods of the proposed chapter.

We would then be aiming for chapters of 6000 words.

We are in preliminary talks with a UK-based publisher.

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