9781528524902 - convict labor for road work (classic reprint) di pennybacker, james edward (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an exhaustive overview of convict labor in road work, the convict lease system, and the contract system. The author provides historical context and traces the evolution of convict labor practices from ancient Rome up to the early 20th century. Exploring the ethical and economic dimensions of convict labor, the book examines the arguments for and against its use on public works projects, revealing the prevalence of convict road work in the American South. By tracing the historical trajectory of convict labor, this book offers insights into the ongoing debate surrounding the intersection of criminal justice and infrastructure development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…