Remarks On Prisons And Prison Discipline In The United States (1845) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437173536)

Remarks on Prisons and Prison Discipline in the United States is a non-fiction book written by Dorothea Lynde Dix in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences visiting various prisons and jails in the United States. Dix was a social reformer who advocated for the improvement of conditions in prisons and mental institutions.In the book, Dix provides a critical analysis of the state of prisons in the United States, highlighting the inhumane conditions that prisoners were subjected to. She argues that the purpose of prisons should be to reform and rehabilitate prisoners, rather than simply punishing them. Dix also advocates for the separation of prisoners by gender and age, and for the provision of education and vocational training to help prisoners reintegrate into society.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of prison reform. Dix discusses the importance of hygiene and sanitation in prisons, the need for medical care for prisoners, and the role of religion in the rehabilitation process. She also provides case studies of successful prison reform initiatives in other countries, such as England and France.Overall, Remarks on Prisons and Prison Discipline in the United States is a seminal work in the history of prison reform in the United States. Dix's advocacy helped to bring about significant improvements in the conditions of prisons and the treatment of prisoners, and her ideas continue to influence prison reform efforts to this day.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: Dorothea Lynde Dix
ISBN-10: 1437173535
ISBN-13: 9781437173536
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d