Prison Science: With Special Reference To Recent New York Legislation (1890)

Prison Science: With Special Reference To Recent New York Legislation is a book written by Eugene Smith in 1890. The book discusses the scientific principles behind the design and management of prisons, with a particular focus on the recent legislation in New York. Smith delves into the history of prisons, examining the various models of incarceration that have been used throughout history. He then moves on to discuss the current state of the prison system in New York, offering insights into the challenges faced by policymakers and prison officials. Throughout the book, Smith emphasizes the importance of using scientific principles to guide the design and management of prisons, arguing that this will lead to more effective and humane incarceration. He also offers specific recommendations for how New York can improve its prison system, including changes to the way prisoners are classified and the use of education and vocational training programs to reduce recidivism. Overall, Prison Science is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the history, present, and future of the prison system in New York.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.