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Prisons And Reformatories At Home And Abroad

- Being The Transactions Of The International Penitentiary Congress Held In London, July 1872

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""Prisons and Reformatories at Home and Abroad"" is a comprehensive book that documents the proceedings of the International Penitentiary Congress held in London in July 1872. The book is authored by Edwin Pears, an eminent British lawyer and social reformer of the 19th century. The congress aimed to bring together experts from various countries to discuss the state of prisons and reformatories across the world and to propose solutions to improve the conditions and treatment of prisoners.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the proceedings of the congress, including speeches and papers presented by various delegates. The second part comprises of reports on the state of prisons and reformatories in different countries, including the United States, France, Germany, and Australia. The reports provide a detailed analysis of the conditions in these institutions, their management, and the treatment of prisoners.The book covers a wide range of topics related to penology, including the role of education in rehabilitation, the use of solitary confinement, the treatment of juvenile offenders, and the use of corporal punishment. It also includes discussions on the economic and social factors that contribute to crime and the need for social reform to prevent criminal behavior.Overall, ""Prisons and Reformatories at Home and Abroad"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the development of modern penology and the efforts of social reformers to improve the treatment of prisoners. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice and the evolution of prison systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163312674
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 814
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x41 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1370 g.
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  • 22. januar 2025
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""Prisons and Reformatories at Home and Abroad"" is a comprehensive book that documents the proceedings of the International Penitentiary Congress held in London in July 1872. The book is authored by Edwin Pears, an eminent British lawyer and social reformer of the 19th century. The congress aimed to bring together experts from various countries to discuss the state of prisons and reformatories across the world and to propose solutions to improve the conditions and treatment of prisoners.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the proceedings of the congress, including speeches and papers presented by various delegates. The second part comprises of reports on the state of prisons and reformatories in different countries, including the United States, France, Germany, and Australia. The reports provide a detailed analysis of the conditions in these institutions, their management, and the treatment of prisoners.The book covers a wide range of topics related to penology, including the role of education in rehabilitation, the use of solitary confinement, the treatment of juvenile offenders, and the use of corporal punishment. It also includes discussions on the economic and social factors that contribute to crime and the need for social reform to prevent criminal behavior.Overall, ""Prisons and Reformatories at Home and Abroad"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the development of modern penology and the efforts of social reformers to improve the treatment of prisoners. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice and the evolution of prison systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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