The Oxford history of the prison : the practice of punishment in Western society
1998
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This is a comprehensive history of prisons from classical times to the present day. It sets the institution of the prison in a larger social and cultural context, shedding light on important aspects of Western culture.
Main title:
The Oxford history of the prison : the practice of punishment in Western society / edited by Norval Morris and David J. Rothman.
Imprint:
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Collation:
xiv, 425p., [8]p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1995.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780195118148 (pbk)
Dewey class:
365.9
Language:
English
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BRN:
168050