On Punishment a Modern View of the Rational, Treatment of Crime (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carl Heath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484032070 ISBN 13: 9780484032070

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rethinking punishment for a modern age

This analysis surveys how laws and society shape our treatment of crime, arguing for humane, evidence-based reform over brutal penalties.

In clear, accessible language, it traces the long struggle to curb cruel punishments and to build systems that educate, protect, and restore. The book examines historical shifts, the limits of deterrence, and practical ideas for creating prisons and programs that are wiser, fairer, and more humane.

• Explains why harsher penalties can backfire and how public opinion has driven reforms
• contrasts punitive approaches with reform-focused strategies grounded in science and ethics
• discusses the role of jury, law, and governance in shaping humane standards
• offers ideas for diet, environment, occupation, and teaching as part of rehabilitation

Ideal for readers curious about criminal justice history, policy debates, and the humane reform movement shaping today’s laws.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484032070
• ISBN 13: 9780484032070
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64