Penology in the United States

By Louis N. Robinson

Book Overview

""Penology in the United States"" is a non-fiction book written by Louis Newton Robinson and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the American penal system at the time, including the history of imprisonment and various methods of punishment. Robinson delves into the philosophy behind the penal system and its goals, as well as the practicalities of running a prison and rehabilitating prisoners. The book also explores the social and economic factors that contribute to crime and the effectiveness of different strategies for reducing criminal behavior. Overall, ""Penology in the United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the American criminal justice system.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: 1164923358
• ISBN13: 9781164923350
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"