{"product_id":"philosophy-behind-bars-growth-and-development-in-prison-9781529205541","title":"Philosophy Behind Bars: Growth and Development in Prison","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kirstine Szifris\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Criminology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-term prisoners need to be given the space to reflect, and grow. This ground-breaking study found that engaging prisoners in philosophy education enabled them to think about some of the 'big' questions in life and as a result to see themselves and others differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Using the prisoners' own words, Szifris shows the importance of this type of education for growth and development. She demonstrates how the philosophical dialogue led to a form of community which provided a space for self-reflection, pro-social interaction and communal exploration of ideas, which could have long-term positive consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46315520524439,"sku":"9781529205541","price":14627.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781529205541.webp?v=1768674759","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/philosophy-behind-bars-growth-and-development-in-prison-9781529205541","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}