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Routledge The Lawbreaker - A Critical Study of Crime

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Explore the evolution of penal systems and criminal justice with The Lawbreaker: A Critical Study of the Modern Treatment of Crime. Originally published in 1933 as part of the Routledge Revivals, this text provides a deep analysis of British penal methods from both historical and contemporary perspectives. As public perception of crime shifts, this study examines the tension between harsh sentencing and effective rehabilitation. The book investigates the most successful ways to treat prisoners and reduce crime rates, while pointing out specific areas where further research is required to find a balance between punishment and reform. This work is a valuable resource for those studying the history of justice and its societal impacts. It is an essential addition to the library of students in Criminology and Sociology who want to understand the long-standing debate over how society handles lawbreaking and prison conditions.

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Provides a detailed analysis of British penal methods used in the 1930s and throughout history.

Examines the relationship between media influence and the public demand for harsher prison sentences.

Identifies effective ways to treat prisoners and reduce crime through historical study.

Discusses the necessary balance between punishment and rehabilitation within the justice system.

Serves as a specialized academic resource for students of Sociology and Criminology.

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Release Date
01 September 2015
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17 June 2015

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