A Life Sentence; or Duty in Dealing with Crime

By William Watson Burgess

Book Overview

A Life Sentence: Or Duty In Dealing With Crime is a book written by William Watson Burgess in 1905. The book explores the topic of crime and punishment, and the author's belief that society has a duty to deal with criminals in a just and effective manner. Burgess argues that criminals should be punished for their crimes, but also that society should work to prevent crime by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior. The book includes case studies and examples of criminal behavior, as well as discussions of the criminal justice system and the role of punishment in society. Overall, A Life Sentence provides a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the complex issues surrounding crime and punishment in the early 20th century.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: 1437459102
• ISBN13: 9781437459104
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"