Gustave de Beaumont was a French writer and politician. He is best known for his work De la démocratie en Amérique, a significant study of American society and democracy.
On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France
On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France
Synopsis
This foundational text examines the penitentiary systems of the United States and their potential application in France. It offers a detailed analysis of penal practices, prison structures, and the philosophical underpinnings of incarceration in the early 19th century. The work provides a critical comparison, exploring the societal implications and effectiveness of different approaches to punishment and rehabilitation.
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On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to FranceHardcover, May
343 pages
Palgrave MacmillanISBN: 97833197079832 editions available
