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The State of the Prisons – 200 Years On
Author(s): Richard Whitfield
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: March 7, 1991
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 220 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780415051873
- ISBN-13: 9780415051873
Book Description
In 1777 John Howard wrote The State of the Prisons in England and Wales, with Preliminary Observations and an Account of Some Foreign Prisons. Two centuries later, this extraordinary document commemorates his achievements in campaigning for reform.
In the spirit of Howard himself, the Howard League for Penal Reform have compiled detailed observations of prisons from Sweden to South Africa, and from India to Nicaragua. The result is a valuable resource which includes unique insights into previously undocumented prison regimes.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘ a fascinating account of comparative methods of inmate management.’ – New Statesman
‘… a highly readable book which provides a unique insight into previously undocumented prison regimes.’ – Criminal Justice
`Written in the best John Howard tradition, that is to say with objectivity, balance and factual accuracy, the essays offer valuable and readable accounts of previously undocumented prison regimes.’ – Times Educational Supplement
Also: British Society of Criminology Newsletter, NASPO News (+)
