Penology and punishment Books

This book is a proposal for a new approach to imprisonment and punishment. It argues that solitude, proper labor, and a spare diet are the most humane and effectual means of bringing malefactors who have forfeited their lives or are subject to...

This is a compelling account of life behind bars at one of America's most notorious maximum-security prisons. With firsthand accounts from inmates, guards, and others who lived and worked at the facility, this book provides a rare glimpse into the...

Experience life inside debtors' prison in this ground-breaking work. The Remembrancer offers a detailed account of the harsh conditions inside debtors' prison, and of the daily struggles of those who lived there. This book is a powerful reminder of the...

A detailed report on the administration of one of India's most notorious jails. Drawing from official records and first-hand accounts, it provides a sobering reflection on the penal system in colonial India.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Réflexions sur l'Œuvre des Prisons est un essai écrit par Stylite de Kersabiec, un moine breton du XVIIème siècle. Ce livre dénonce les conditions inhumaines qui règnent dans les prisons et propose des solutions pour améliorer la vie des prisonniers. Un...

Dorothea Lynde Dix's groundbreaking work on prison reform is a poignant and powerful call for change. Her fifth letter, addressed directly to those incarcerated, provides a unique perspective on the hardships faced by prisoners and the need for reform in...

This influential work by pioneering prison reformer Elizabeth Fry describes the inception and impact of ladies' prison associations, which sought to improve conditions for female inmates and promote education and rehabilitation. Fry's passion and...

Este libro es una reflexión sobre la pena de muerte y su papel en la sociedad. Escrito por Manuel Pérez de Molina, un abogado y activista, ofrece una perspectiva histórica y filosófica sobre este tema controvertido.This work has been selected by scholars...

Ce manuel fournit des instructions détaillées pour la construction de prisons cellulaires. Il est accompagné d'un atlas de plans pour aider les architectes et les constructeurs à comprendre les complexes exigences de l'emprisonnement. Adapté à la France,...

The Annual Report of Prison Agent Volumes 1-15 provides readers with a unique glimpse into the history of the American prison system. The reports detail the conditions of various American prisons, the treatment of prisoners, and the efforts of reformers...

Mary Carpenter was a pioneering 19th-century reformer who campaigned for better conditions for prisoners and convict transportation. In this book, she shares her firsthand experiences visiting prisons and convict ships, and provides insightful commentary...

The Prisoner's Friend was a monthly magazine published in the mid-19th century devoted to improving conditions for prisoners and promoting criminal reform. Its pages featured articles on topics ranging from penal reform to art and literature to the...

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the results and effects of the abolition of capital punishment in many countries including France, Belgium, Germany, England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. The author argues that the complete...

In this groundbreaking book, Edith Abbott calls for the abolition of the county jail system in Illinois, arguing that it represents a gross violation of human rights and a serious threat to public safety. Drawing on years of research and firsthand...

This collection of essays presents various viewpoints on the death penalty as a form of punishment. Each author presents their arguments and rationale for either supporting or opposing capital punishment, providing a nuanced and thought-provoking...

This book is the first history of the Irish juvenile justice system. It charts the emergence of the system from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. From the beginning, the system was dominated by a large network of reformatory and industrial...

We all know that orange is the new black and mass incarceration is the new Jim Crow, but how much do we actually know about the structure, goals, and impact of our criminal justice system? Understanding Mass Incarceration offers the first comprehensive...