Isbn: 9780282997489 - the one hundred and one county jails of illinois and why they ought to be abolished (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a meticulous expose of the deplorable conditions found within America's county jails in the early 20th century. Its pages unearth the inhumane treatment and unsanitary surroundings rampant in these institutions, revealing a lack of basic necessities, such as adequate lighting, ventilation, and sanitation, which put the physical and mental health of inmates at risk. The author's meticulous documentation, including firsthand accounts from inspections conducted by the Illinois State Charities Commission, paints a vivid picture of the shocking neglect and suffering endured by individuals confined within these correctional facilities. The lack of proper facilities for the separation of different classes of prisoners, from hardened criminals to minors and women, further exposes the glaring deficiencies in the justice system's duty to protect its incarcerated population. This book serves as a testament to the need for urgent reform in the American penal system, shedding light on the deplorable conditions that violated the basic human rights and dignity of those imprisoned. 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.…