The Criminal And The Community (1912)

By James Devon

Book Overview

The Criminal and the Community is a book written by James Devon in 1912. The book is a study of the relationship between criminals and the communities they belong to. It explores the causes of criminal behavior, the impact of crime on communities, and the ways in which communities can work together to prevent crime. The author argues that crime is not solely the responsibility of the individual criminal, but is also a result of social and economic factors. He advocates for a more compassionate and rehabilitative approach to dealing with criminals, rather than simply punishing them. The book is a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding crime and community, and remains relevant to contemporary debates about criminal justice and social policy.With An Introduction.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: 1120741629
• ISBN13: 9781120741622
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"