Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Visit and Examine Into the Affairs of the Eastern Penitentiary: Read in Senate, June 22, 1839 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Visit and Examine Into the Affairs of the Eastern Penitentiary: Read in Senate, June 22, 1839
The number of buildings, their cost, the amount appropriated by the State for their erection, whether completed, and their dimeri sions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched work delves into the evolution of prison systems, tracing their transition from brutal punishments to more humane practices in the 19th century. The author examines the renowned Eastern Penitentiary in Pennsylvania, a groundbreaking institution that championed solitary confinement as a means of rehabilitation. The book explores the efficacy of this solitary approach, highlighting its impact on prisoners' health and mental states. Furthermore, it investigates the efficacy of moral education and religious teachings in reforming inmates. Through an analysis of statistics, reports, and personal accounts, the author provides valuable insights into the complex challenges and debates surrounding prison 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. Seller Inventory # 9780365837619_0
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