The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy

Philadelphia Society for All Prisons

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Social work; Crime & criminology; Penology & punishment

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Delve into the historical landscape of criminal justice with ""The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 3)."" This meticulously reproduced edition offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century perspectives on prisons, penology, and prison reform. A valuable resource for understanding the evolution of social work and criminology, this volume presents a collection of writings focused on the critical examination of prisons and the philanthropic efforts aimed at addressing the challenges within.

Explore historical debates surrounding criminal justice, the treatment of incarcerated individuals, and the ongoing pursuit of effective and humane penological practices. A significant contribution to the study of prisons as documented in periodicals of the time, ""The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy"" provides insights into the societal concerns and reform movements that shaped our modern understanding of incarceration. This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the historical roots of social science, and the enduring quest for a more just and equitable system.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Philadelphia Society for All Prisons
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9781023516167
ISBN 10: 1023516160
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active