Prison Library Reading Booms While General Reading Declines
A new study reveals that reading is thriving in prisons, contrasting with a general decline in reading habits. The research was conducted in connection with the opening of the Zurich West prison, where law-abiding citizens were given the opportunity to spend up to 48 hours in cells before the facility opened. Participants in the study reported surprising findings about the role of books in prison life.
Key facts
- Reading is increasing in prisons while declining in the general population.
- The study was conducted before the opening of Zurich West prison.
- Law-abiding citizens could stay up to 48 hours in prison cells for the study.
- The study yielded surprising results about attitudes toward incarceration.
Entities
Institutions
- Zurich West prison
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland