Religion and the Development of the American Penal System (Hardcover)

Between the years of 1820 and 1913, penitentiaries and reformatories came to be in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. The rise of these institutions is not simply a result of historical and theological trends, but was directly influenced by the American religious community. Drawing on various primary source materials, the author evaluates the influence of the religious community on the American penal system, with specific emphasis on the role of prison chaplains.

General

Imprint:	University Press of America
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2000
First published:	October 2000
Authors:	Andrew Skotnicki
Dimensions:	236 x 158 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	194
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-1810-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Penology & punishment > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-7618-1810-3
Barcode:	9780761818106

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