Penitentiaries And Reformatories

By Felicia Skene, Felicia Mary F. Skene, Felicia Skene

Book Overview

Penitentiaries and Reformatories is a book written by Felicia Skene that explores the history and evolution of correctional institutions in the United States. The book delves into the origins of penitentiaries and reformatories, tracing their development from early colonial times to the present day. Skene examines the different approaches to punishment and rehabilitation that have been employed throughout history, and she discusses the various challenges and controversies that have arisen in the operation of these institutions. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the social and political factors that have shaped the evolution of American correctional policy. Penitentiaries and Reformatories is an insightful and comprehensive study of the American penal system, and it offers valuable insights into the ongoing debate over the role of punishment and rehabilitation in modern society.There are many motives which induce them to seek a shelter without a shadow of repentance for their evil lives. Generally speaking, it is a sudden impulse following some act of cruelty from the wretches among whom they live, or it is the sight of some worn-out companion dying in a workhouse, or some other phase of the temporal penalties of their career. Sometimes it is want succeeding lavish excess, or pain, disease, disappointment, disgust at the miseries which go side by side with their so-called pleasures; these, and a hundred other motives, drive those wayward, impulsive beings to any refuge which may seem to present itself, and the true wisdom, the true charity, would be to take advantage of the motive, be it even evil, which prompts them to escape.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: 1419140752
• ISBN13: 9781419140754
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"