The Oxford History of the Prison

The Oxford History of the Prison The Practice of Punishment in Western Society

Hardback (01 Nov 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780195061536
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 365.9
DEWEY edition: 20
Number of pages: 489
Weight: 1193g
Height: 240mm
Width: 180mm
Spine width: 41mm