He says they all do it. These kids; you know; theyve got their phones. Film everything. Cant say I blame them. I would at that age.Seventeen-year-old Jack is the apple of his mothers eye. His parents; Di and David; have devoted their lives to giving him every opportunity they never had. As a result; Jack is smart; outgoing; and well on his way to achieving the grades to study Law at Durham University.But a startling incident outside the school gates threatens to ruin everything theyve striven for: an incident that suggests a deep hatred of their son. As events begin to accelerate; Di and David start to doubt Jacks closest friends; Jack himself; and ultimately themselves ndash; who can they trust?In a world where smartphones are ubiquitous; James Fritzs deeply provocative and topical drama throws a light on the sorts of insidious opportunities new technology offers ndash; where nothing dies online; except reputation.Four Minutes Twelve Seconds was runner-up for the Verity Bargate Award in 2013. It received its world premiere at Hampstead Theatre in the Downstairs space on 2 October 2014.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Diverse perspectivesBy Malvin"Capitalist Punishment" is a scholarly but accessible study of the relatively recent phenomenon of prison privatization. Two dozen writers representing academia; human rights organizations; investigative journalism; criminal justice policy; labor and other relevant fields have contributed thoughtful articles to the book. The authors diverse perspectives gives the reader a well-rounded understanding of the subject and no doubt will inspire many to take action and work against the expansion of the industry.The book is a project by Human Rights Internet (HRI) of Ottawa; Canada. HRI is an organization dedicated to education on human rights issues and the role of civil society. Concise and well-written introductory and concluding chapters provide context for a number of sharply-focused articles that drill into specific subjects; such as the effects of prison privatization on women; minorities and prison workers. The book succeeds in informing concerned citizens and policy makers about the myriad obscure issues associated with prison privatization and its strong connection with human rights abuses.The first chapter by Phillip Wood is noteworthy for its excellent theoretical analysis. Mr. Wood examines the rise of the prison industrial complex in the U.S. and concludes that it is a policy response to postmodern economic restructuring. The author finds that the criminalization of race and poverty serves the dual purpose of preserving elitist privileges while preparing the working classes for an accumulation strategy based on capitals intensified exploitation of non-union labor.Another exceptional chapter was contributed by Monique Morris on the topic of the arrested development of African-Americans. Ms. Morris begins by discussing the historical legacy of legally sanctioned punishment against blacks in the U.S. She then finds that current punitive practices are merely an extension of policies that have disenfranchised and disempowered the African-American community for centuries. Private prisons serve to exacerbate these problems by offering a false solution to the media-induced spectacle of African-American criminality.On the whole; the articles in the book strongly suggest that the failures of prison privatization are attributable to the incompatibilty of the private pursuit of profit with the public good of rehabilitation. In order to produce income for shareholders; private prisons routinely skimp on employee training and inmate health care; education; and other vital services. The overcrowding and stress that results often creates conditions where physical and sexual abuse increase; and recidivism predominates as opportunities to properly prepare inmates for reentry into society are lost.The book also adopts somewhat of a social research methodology to compare the experiences in the U.S. -- which has been leading the charge in prison privatization -- with other countries including Canada; the U.K. and Australia. As human rights abuses; poor financial performance and mismanagement of private prisons have become better known; most of these countries have begun to scale back on privatization and return responsibility once more to the public sector. However; many of the authors in the book are concerned that the profit motive will push some corporations to relocate to more easily exploitable countries like South Africa; where the relative absence of regulations and public accountability might well lead to disaster for unprotected inmate populations; families and communities.I recommend this important book to everyone.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Dene BallantyneIm doing a Criminology degree and this book is prefect for studyng the privatization of prisons!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A bad money maker.By Thomas D. Sanford IVMust read. Give yourself a clear understanding of our out of control prison policies and mandatory sentencing policies.
