A thorough, research-driven look at how prisons have evolved toward punishment and reform, from early systems to modern inmate self-government.
This revised, enlarged study surveys the history, theory, and practice of prisons and punishments. It traces how ideas about crime and reform have shaped penitentiary systems in the United States and abroad, and it analyzes the balance between security, justice, and humane treatment. Readers will encounter debates over different prison models, the impact of self-government, and the evolving role of parole and rehabilitation.
organized around the central question: how can a society reduce crime while protecting the rights of those confined? The book examines practical approaches, examines past experiments, and considers future directions in prevention, treatment, and institutional design. It is essential for students, policy makers, and general readers interested in the history and future of criminal justice.
Ideal for readers of criminology, penology, and social history who want a clear, evidence-backed account of how punishment and reform have evolved—and what that means for today’s justice landscape.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the evolution of criminal jurisprudence, through the ages to the present day, from retribution, repression, and reformation, to the prevention of crime. The author draws connections between crime and insanity, and discusses how crime can be seen as a protest against social conditions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in criminology, law, or sociology, and provides essential insights into the complex relationship between crime and society, offering a blueprint for the future of criminal justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332807086_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332807086
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