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Lee Bernstein
Historian of the American prison system and author of 'America Is the Prison: Arts and Politics in Prison in the 1970s'. Professor of history at the State University of New York at New Paltz.
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Jul 14, 2025
• 45min
200 Years Inside Sing Sing Prison
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In this engaging discussion, historian Lee Bernstein, a professor at SUNY New Paltz and author of 'America Is the Prison', dives into the intriguing history of Sing Sing Prison. He explores its origins in 1825, highlighting forced labor practices and societal implications of capital punishment. Bernstein discusses the evolution of American incarceration, from early reformative ideals to punitive systems, and examines the legacy of significant reformers like Eliza Farnham. He also addresses modern rehabilitation efforts and the cultural impact of prison narratives.
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