'Terror to Evil-Doers'

Prisons and Punishments in Nineteenth-Century Ontario

Autori

• Peter-Oliver Wagner

Parametri

• 632 pagine
• 23 ore di lettura

• Diritto
• Letteratura giuridica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on 19th-century Upper Canada, this work delves into the origins of modern incarceration in Ontario, utilizing previously unexplored materials. Peter Oliver offers a detailed interpretative account of the penal system, highlighting specific institutions and their roles. This foundational study serves as a critical resource for future scholars in Canadian history, criminology, and sociology, complemented by 15 illustrations that enhance the narrative.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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