The Oxford History of the Prison: The Practice of Punishment in Western Society
by Norval Morris, David J. Rothman
A scholarly exploration of the history of prisons and punishment in Western society, tracing the development of penal institutions from ancient times to the present.
About This Book
The Oxford History of the Prison examines the evolution of penal institutions and practices across Western civilization.
Edited by Norval Morris and David J. Rothman, the volume brings together scholarly essays on the development of imprisonment as a form of punishment.
Topics range from early forms of confinement to the rise of the modern penitentiary and contemporary debates on incarceration.
The work provides historical context for understanding current penal systems and their social implications.
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