Prisons, Police And Punishment

By Edward Carpenter

Book Overview

""Prisons, Police and Punishment"" written by Edward Carpenter is a comprehensive book that focuses on the criminal justice system and the various forms of punishment that have been used throughout history. The author examines the role of prisons and police in society, and how they have evolved over time to become the institutions we know today. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the criminal justice system, including the history of punishment, the use of prisons as a form of punishment, the role of police in society, and the impact of crime on individuals and communities. The author also explores the various theories and philosophies behind punishment, including retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation.Throughout the book, Carpenter provides a critical analysis of the criminal justice system and the various forms of punishment that have been used throughout history. He examines the effectiveness of these forms of punishment and explores alternative methods of dealing with crime and criminals.Overall, ""Prisons, Police and Punishment"" is a thought-provoking book that provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and the various forms of punishment that have been used throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, law enforcement, and the philosophy 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: 1417971584
• ISBN13: 9781417971589
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"