A Study Of Women Delinquents In New York State (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164551775)

A Study of Women Delinquents in New York State is a book written by Mabel Ruth Fernald and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of female delinquents in New York State, examining the causes of their criminal behavior, their backgrounds, and the social and economic factors that contribute to their criminality. Fernald's research is based on interviews with female prisoners and their families, as well as court records and other official documents. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various types of crimes committed by women, including prostitution, theft, and murder. Fernald also explores the role of poverty, family dysfunction, and other social factors in the criminal behavior of women. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of women in the criminal justice system in the early 20th century.With Statistical Chapter By Beardsley Ruml And Preface By Katharine Bement Davis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mabel Ruth Fernald,Mary Holmes Stevens Hayes,Almena Dawley
ISBN-10: 1164551779
ISBN-13: 9781164551775
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 562
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d