EUR 0,74 expédition depuis Etats-Unis vers France
Destinations, frais et délaisVendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330306833
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330306833
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the American penitentiary system, exploring its origins and development in the early 19th century. The author, a keen observer of American institutions, provides a detailed account of the two main models of prison disciplineââ âthe Pennsylvania system of solitary confinement and the Auburn system, which emphasized silence and labor. The author meticulously examines the philosophical underpinnings of each system, exploring the competing ideas of moral reform and deterrence as well as the practical challenges of implementing these ambitious approaches. The book further explores the role of women in the criminal justice system, highlighting the disparity in crime rates between men and women and the unique challenges of reforming female offenders. The author also raises important questions about the effectiveness of different punishment strategies, including the use of corporal punishment, and argues that a more humane and effective system requires not only the confinement of criminals but also their moral rehabilitation. Ultimately, this book provides a compelling and insightful analysis of the early American penitentiary system, offering a glimpse into the evolving conceptions of punishment, justice, and the very nature of human reform. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330306833_0
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