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The Criminal Prisons of London

- And Scenes of Prison Life

About The Criminal Prisons of London

Published in 1862, this book is a comprehensive guide to crime and punishment in nineteenth-century London. Henry Mayhew (1812-87), a journalist and social reformer, argues for prison reform by demonstrating that all of London's penal institutions were ineffective in reforming criminals and did not adequately provide for the inmates.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108036986
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 738
  • Published:
  • December 7, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x156x41 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1056 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of The Criminal Prisons of London

Published in 1862, this book is a comprehensive guide to crime and punishment in nineteenth-century London. Henry Mayhew (1812-87), a journalist and social reformer, argues for prison reform by demonstrating that all of London's penal institutions were ineffective in reforming criminals and did not adequately provide for the inmates.

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