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Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Visit and Examine Into the Affairs of the Eastern Penitentiary - Hardcover

Pennsylvania General Assembly

 
9780366389858: Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Visit and Examine Into the Affairs of the Eastern Penitentiary
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0366389858 ISBN 13: 9780366389858
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

This meticulously researched work delves into the evolution of prison systems, tracing their transition from brutal punishments to more humane practices in the 19th century. The author examines the renowned Eastern Penitentiary in Pennsylvania, a groundbreaking institution that championed solitary confinement as a means of rehabilitation. The book explores the efficacy of this solitary approach, highlighting its impact on prisoners' health and mental states. Furthermore, it investigates the efficacy of moral education and religious teachings in reforming inmates. Through an analysis of statistics, reports, and personal accounts, the author provides valuable insights into the complex challenges and debates surrounding prison reform.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0366389858
ISBN 13 
9780366389858
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
62

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9781373933027: Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Visit and Examine Into the Affairs of the Eastern Penitentiary: ... Read in Senate, June 22, 1839

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