Punishment in America: A Reference Handbook

by Cyndi Banks

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From the Salem witch trials to death row, this work is a gripping analysis of the evolution of punishment practices, policies, and problems in America.

From Puritan ducking stools to boot camps and supermax prisons, Punishment in America investigates the evolution of punishment in the United States. Intriguing inquiries into penitentiaries, parole, capital punishment, and other sanctions reveal how the rationales behind them--retribution,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1851096760

ISBN13:9781851096763

Release Date:April 2005

Publisher:ABC-CLIO

Length:336 Pages

Weight:1.38 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.0"

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Criminology Education & Reference Law Law Practice Parenting & Relationships Reference Social Science Social Sciences

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