This is a comprehensive history of prisons from classical times to the present day. It sets the institution of the prison in a larger social and cultural context, shedding light on important aspects of Western culture.
This is a comprehensive history of prisons from classical times to the present day. It sets the institution of the prison in a larger social and cultural context, shedding light on important aspects of Western culture.
Historisch overzicht van de opkomst en ontwikkeling van de gevangenis als strafmiddel in de Westerse wereld.
Ranging from ancient times to the present, a survey of the evolution of the prison explores its relationship to the history of Western criminal law and offers a look at the social world of prisoners over the centuries.
In The Oxford History of the Prison, a team of distinguished scholars offers a vivid account of the rise and development of this critical institution. The authors trace the persistent tension between the desire to punish and the hope for rehabilitation, recounting the institutio…