A History of Penal Methods (Classic Reprint): Criminals, Witches, Lunatics: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: A History of Penal Methods (Classic Reprint): Criminals, Witches, Lunatics: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics (Classic Reprint)
Author: George Ives
ISBN: 9781330276686

George Ives

9781330276686: A History of Penal Methods (Classic Reprint): Criminals, Witches, Lunatics: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 133027668X ISBN 13: 9781330276686

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how societies shaped punishment from ancient times to modern prisons

This clear and compelling history examines why penal methods evolved, what they reveal about culture, and how ideas about crime and justice shifted over centuries. The book links theory to practice, showing how laws, institutions, and social conditions molded the way societies respond to wrongdoing.

The author traces the origins of punishment, from early deterrence to the rise of prisons and reform experiments. Through historical case studies and scholarly analysis, you’ll see how punitive ideas were justified, challenged, and gradually transformed by new approaches to rehabilitation and social science.

Origins of punishment and the move from vengeance to systematized penalties
How prison design, labor, and routines reflected changing ideas about reform
Critiques of cruelty and debates over what actually deters crime
Connections between social conditions, law, and criminal behavior

Ideal for readers of social history and criminology, this edition presents a concise, accessible account of how punishment has shaped and been shaped by human societies.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 133027668X
ISBN 13: 9781330276686
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 426

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A History of Penal Methods: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics (Classic Reprint)

George Ives

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ISBN 10: 133027668X ISBN 13: 9781330276686

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of penal methods, from the laws of ancient Teutonic tribes to the grim dungeons of medieval Europe. Starting from the concept of compensation and restitution as a response to crime, the author traces the gradual shift towards harsh punishments intended solely to deter and punish. The book delves into the origins of prisons as places of detention, initially used to hold suspects awaiting trial, rather than as places of punishment. As the power of the state grew, so did the severity of punishments, including mutilations and executions. The author analyzes the theories and assumptions underlying these practices, revealing their often contradictory and unjust nature. This fascinating journey through history offers a profound understanding of the evolution of our penal systems, their underlying motivations, and the lasting impact they have had on society. 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 # 9781330276686_0

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