Publisher's Synopsis
""Prisons, Police and Punishment"" by Edward Carpenter is a comprehensive study of the criminal justice system in England during the late 19th century. The author examines the history of prisons and punishment, the role of the police in maintaining law and order, and the social and political factors that influenced the development of the criminal justice system. Carpenter explores the conditions inside prisons, the treatment of prisoners, and the impact of imprisonment on individuals and society. He also discusses the use of capital punishment and the debates surrounding its abolition. Through a critical analysis of official reports, legislation, and contemporary accounts, Carpenter provides a detailed and insightful account of the workings of the criminal justice system in Victorian England. This book is an important resource for scholars and students of criminology, history, and sociology, as well as anyone interested in the history of criminal justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
