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Victorian and Edwardian Prisons
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Although they have existed in Britain for over a thousand years, it was not until the nineteenth century that prisons became the cornerstone of the penal system. This book looks at the development of prison buildings, life and labour of prisoners, and the position of prison officers.
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The sweep of prison history Eighteenth-century prison reform Victorian penal theory The separate and silent systems local prisons and the development of a national system Convict prisons and pena servitude Life in prison Prison officers women and children in prison
Product details
| Published | 01 Jan 2006 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 40 |
| ISBN | 9780747806417 |
| Imprint | Shire Publications |
| Dimensions | 210 x 149 mm |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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