The Oxford History of the Prison - The Practice of Punishment in Western Society (Paperback, Univ PR Pbk)


The Oxford History of the Prison is an informative account of the growth and development of the prison in Western society, from classical times to the present day. In fourteen chapters -- each written by specialists in social, legal, and institutional history -- the book explores not only the complex history of the prison, but also the social world of inmates and their keepers.

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The Oxford History of the Prison is an informative account of the growth and development of the prison in Western society, from classical times to the present day. In fourteen chapters -- each written by specialists in social, legal, and institutional history -- the book explores not only the complex history of the prison, but also the social world of inmates and their keepers.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Oxford UniversityPress

Country of origin

United States

Release date

February 1998

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

December 1997

Editors

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Dimensions

233 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

425

Edition

Univ PR Pbk

ISBN-13

978-0-19-511814-8

Barcode

9780195118148

Categories

LSN

0-19-511814-6



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