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Explore the hidden history, enduring horrors, and transformative potential of prisons in this compelling and thought-provoking work. Cages of Civilization takes readers on a journey from the earliest mythological prisons-divine dungeons, underworlds, and legendary traps-to the complex, modern institutions that confine millions around the world today. This book delves deep into: The Origins of Prison: How myths shaped early concepts of confinement and moral punishment. Historical Evolution: From medieval dungeons to Enlightenment reforms and the rise of mass incarceration. The Horrors Within: Torture, isolation, systemic injustice, and the human cost of confinement. Resilience and Survival: Stories of inmates enduring brutality, finding hope, and reclaiming identity. Global Rehabilitation Models: Norway, Germany, Japan, and other innovative systems that prioritize human dignity and reintegration. The Future of Justice: Restorative practices, digital supervision, and visionary approaches that transform punishment into rehabilitation. Blending history, psychology, philosophy, and social analysis, this book reveals prisons not only as sites of suffering, but also as mirrors of society and crucibles of human resilience. It challenges readers to rethink justice, humanity, and the very purpose of confinement. Whether you are a student of criminal justice, a social reform advocate, or a curious reader fascinated by the intersection of mythology, law, and human psychology, Cages of Civilization offers a rich, eye-opening exploration of prisons across time and culture-and a vision for a more humane future.

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