A Defense Of The System Of Solitary Confinement Of Prisoners Adopted By The State Of Pennsylvania (1833)

By George Washington Smith

Book Overview

""A Defense Of The System Of Solitary Confinement Of Prisoners Adopted By The State Of Pennsylvania"" is a book written by George Washington Smith in 1833. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the system of solitary confinement of prisoners adopted by the State of Pennsylvania. Smith argues in favor of the system, stating that it is an effective means of punishment and rehabilitation for criminals. He provides evidence from various sources to support his argument, including statistics on crime rates and the behavior of prisoners in solitary confinement. The book also discusses the history of the system of solitary confinement, its implementation in other countries, and its impact on society. Smith's writing is clear and concise, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, ""A Defense Of The System Of Solitary Confinement Of Prisoners Adopted By The State Of Pennsylvania"" is an important historical text that sheds light on the evolution of the criminal justice system and the use of solitary confinement as a form of punishment.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120115140
• ISBN13: 9781120115140
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"