Isbn: 9781025925158 - prisons and common sense (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Prisons and Common Sense' is a seminal work on penal reform by Thomas Mott Osborne, one of the most influential figures in American correctional history. In this insightful volume, Osborne advocates for a more humane and rational approach to the treatment of incarcerated individuals.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Prisons and Common Sense" is a seminal work on penal reform by Thomas Mott Osborne, one of the most influential figures in American correctional history. In this insightful volume, Osborne advocates for a more humane and rational approach to the treatment of incarcerated individuals.The work argues against traditional punitive systems, which often exacerbate criminal behavior, and instead proposes a system based on self-government and mutual responsibility. Central to Osborne's philosophy is the conviction that the primary goal of imprisonment should be the successful reintegration of the prisoner into society as a law-abiding citizen. Drawing from his extensive experience, the author demonstrates how empowering inmates to govern their own conduct can foster a sense of dignity and discipline, ultimately benefiting the public at large."Prisons and Common Sense" serves as an essential critique of the American prison system and offers a vision of justice rooted in compassion and practical logic. It remains a foundational text for anyone interested in the history of criminology, social justice, and the ongoing evolution of correctional theory and practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…