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College for Convicts Book receives Award
Petersburg, VA - Eric Hoffer was a moral and social philosopher who was lauded as one of America’s free thinking writers and a champion for the underclass of working men. It’s interesting that a writer who is currently behind bars in FCI Petersburg has won an Eric Hoffer award- since his freethinking thoughts can be tough to get out of the prison system.
College for Convicts- The case for Higher Education in American Prisons published by McFarland & Company was awarded the Montaigne Medal for most thought provoking book. His book advocates that while it may seem expensive to educate prisoners, the resulting drop in recidivism is worthwhile.
“It’s quite an honor for my book to receive the Montaigne Medal- given that it was named after Michel De Montaigne who was passionate about education and the way it was taught. He believed in individualized learning so that everyone could benefit. That’s exactly what I hope to convey in my book,” says Zoukis.
"Incarcerated author Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the US would benefit from higher education for inmates by preparing them for life after prison. The author cites statistics showing prisoners with higher education have a much lower recidivism rate, reducing prison overcrowding and saving society billions. The book ends with important appendixes on the FBP's position, on becoming pen pals with prisoners, funding, free books, & more. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended. All public & academic levels/libraries." --M. G. Meacham, Valdosta State University
Zoukis is a prison rights advocate who won the 2011 PEN American Center Prison Writing Award for two works, and is a member of the American Bar Association, National Writers Union, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He contributes to the Huffington Post, Prison Legal News, and Blog Critics
To book an interview contact
Rachel Sentes, Publicist, 604-366-7846, rachel@gal-fridaypublicity.com
College for Convicts- The case for Higher Education in American Prisons published by McFarland & Company was awarded the Montaigne Medal for most thought provoking book. His book advocates that while it may seem expensive to educate prisoners, the resulting drop in recidivism is worthwhile.
“It’s quite an honor for my book to receive the Montaigne Medal- given that it was named after Michel De Montaigne who was passionate about education and the way it was taught. He believed in individualized learning so that everyone could benefit. That’s exactly what I hope to convey in my book,” says Zoukis.
"Incarcerated author Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the US would benefit from higher education for inmates by preparing them for life after prison. The author cites statistics showing prisoners with higher education have a much lower recidivism rate, reducing prison overcrowding and saving society billions. The book ends with important appendixes on the FBP's position, on becoming pen pals with prisoners, funding, free books, & more. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended. All public & academic levels/libraries." --M. G. Meacham, Valdosta State University
Zoukis is a prison rights advocate who won the 2011 PEN American Center Prison Writing Award for two works, and is a member of the American Bar Association, National Writers Union, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He contributes to the Huffington Post, Prison Legal News, and Blog Critics
To book an interview contact
Rachel Sentes, Publicist, 604-366-7846, rachel@gal-fridaypublicity.com
