New Ghosts, Old Ghosts: Prisons and Labor Reform Camps in China

Discover the haunting realities of the laogai system in China with New Ghosts, Old Ghosts: Prisons and Labor Reform Camps in China by James D. Seymour. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 1999, this compelling 336-page paperback delves into the parallels between China's labor camps and the infamous Soviet gulag, exploring their significant impact on the national economy.

Through a series of insightful case studies and firsthand interviews with former prisoners, judicial personnel, and insiders, Seymour paints a vivid picture of life within these reform camps. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of penology, human rights, and political economy in contemporary China. Engage with the stories that reveal the dark underbelly of political imprisonment and labor reform, and gain a deeper understanding of the sociological implications of such systems.