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Author Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons
Title The Pennsylvania Journal of prison discipline and philanthropy (Vol. VIII, No. III, July 1853)
Original Publication United States: E. C. and J. Biddle.
Note Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy" is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This periodical is dedicated to discussing and promoting prison reform, examining societal issues surrounding incarceration, kindness towards prisoners, and the advancement of humane treatment in penal institutions. The text likely showcases various insights, reports, and societal critiques focused on prison discipline and overall philanthropic efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of the incarcerated. The opening of this journal presents a critical reflection on the evolution of prison discipline, contrasting past inhumane practices with newer, more reformative approaches. It highlights the transformation from a jumbled assembly of offenders to a more structured system that favors separation for rehabilitation. The author emphasizes the necessity of solitary confinement as a means to foster change within inmates, while also addressing the ongoing challenges in achieving a humane penal system. Through historical anecdotes and a commitment to societal betterment, the text endeavors to invoke admiration for progress made while also calling attention to the work still required in reforming prison discipline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Charities -- Periodicals
Subject Prisons -- Periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 70463
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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