Crime, Policing and Punishment in England, 1660-1914 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781441117656)

Crime, Policing and Punishment in England, 1660-1914 offers an overview of the changing nature of crime and its punishment from the Restoration to World War 1. It charts how prosecution and punishment have changed from the early modern to the modern period and reflects on how the changing nature of English society has affected these processes. By combining extensive primary material alongside a thorough analysis of historiography this text offers an invaluable resource to students and academics alike.

The book is arranged in two sections: the first looks at the evolution and development of the criminal justice system and the emergence of the legal profession, and examines the media's relationship with crime. Section two examines key themes in the history of crime, covering the emergence of professional policing, the move from physical punishment to incarceration and the importance of gender and youth. Finally, the book draws together these themes and considers how the Criminal Justice System has developed to suit the changing nature of the British state.

Author: Drew D. Gray
ISBN-10: 1441117652
ISBN-13: 9781441117656
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2016
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2016