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The Oxford history of the prison
the practice of punishment in western society
By Morris, Norval & Rothman, David J.
- ISBN
- 978-0-19506-153-6
- Publisher
- New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1995
Editors Norris and Rothman, a law professor and history professor, respectively, put together a team of scholars to trace the rise and development of the prison and the changes that have occurred over the centuries. The first section details the history of the prison, beginning with ancient Greece and Rome. Although providing insight as to how criminals were punished through the ages,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
