An Inquiry, Whether Crime and Misery Are Produced or Prevented, by Our Present System of Prison Discipline (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Thomas Fowell Buxton

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ISBN 10 : 1330357248 ISBN 13 : 9781330357248

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A landmark examination of prison life and reform, revealing how humane, well‑managed facilities change lives and reduce crime.

Drawing on detailed inspections of jails in England and abroad, this study argues that confinement should be as lenient as public safety allows, and that work, health, and orderly regimes are key to reform. It contrasts harsh, uncontrolled systems with models that emphasize cleanliness, supervision, and meaningful labor, showing how institutions can curb depravity and support rehabilitation.

The text discusses legal history, debates over pre‑trial detention, and the real effects of various practices on prisoners, guards, and communities. It presents firsthand observations of workshops, canteens, medical care, and careful separation of different prisoner groups, offering practical insight into what works—and what does not—in prison management.

• How labor, inspection, and separation contribute to discipline and reform.


• Why medical care, ventilation, and cleanliness matter for prisoner well‑being.


• Differences between models across countries and their impact on recidivism.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of prisons, social reform, and the roots of humane corrections.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Being at Ghent during the early part of this winter, I took some pains in examining the excellent prison of that city, known by the name of theM aison de Force. On my return toE ngland, I communicated to theS ociety for the Improvement of Prison Discipline, and for the reformation of juvenile offenders, the intelligence which was thus acquired. The members of that institution had accurately investigated the state of almost ever} jail in the metropolis and its vicinity.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

Thomas Fowell Buxton, M. P. (1786–1845) was a philanthropist who had many connections with the Quaker movement through the family of his wife, who was the sister of Henry Gurney and Elizabeth Fry. He was a passionate opponent of slavery, and campaigned to end it at a time when most British people believed that enough had been done by the abolition of slave trading in 1807. His other great interest was the punishment of crime: he wanted the death sentence abolished, and his campaign succeeded in reducing the number of capital crimes from over two hundred to eight. This book is a plea for a complete change in the purpose and operation of prisons, and an argument (still valid today) that prisons actually encourage crime and produce recidivists rather than reformed characters. Buxton draws on own his experience as a visitor to produce a harrowing account of Victorian prison conditions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330357248
• ISBN 13: 9781330357248
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 181
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