The Oxford history of the prison : the practice of punishment in Western society /
The Oxford history of the prison : the practice of punishment in Western society /
History of the prison
edited by Norval Morris and David J. Rothman.
- New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1998.
- xiv, 425p., [8]p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Originally published: 1995.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a comprehensive history of prisons from classical times to the present day. It sets the institution of the prison in a larger social and cultural context, shedding light on important aspects of Western culture.
Specialized.
9780195118148 (pbk.) : £11.99 0195118146 (pbk.) : £11.99
Prisons.
Prisons--History.
Punishment--History.
Imprisonment--History.
365.9
Originally published: 1995.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a comprehensive history of prisons from classical times to the present day. It sets the institution of the prison in a larger social and cultural context, shedding light on important aspects of Western culture.
Specialized.
9780195118148 (pbk.) : £11.99 0195118146 (pbk.) : £11.99
Prisons.
Prisons--History.
Punishment--History.
Imprisonment--History.
365.9