Arthur Griffiths

Non-Criminal Prisons (eBook, ePUB)

English Debtor's Prisons and Prisons of War; French War Prisons; American War Prisons

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The book contains an account of the State of Prisons from the earliest times to the present day, with the history of notable cases. Arthur Griffiths was a British military officer, prison administrator, and author who published more than sixty books during his lifetime. He was also a military historian who wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century and was for a time military correspondent for The Times newspaper. Content includes: The Fleet Prison Abuses at the Fleet Famous Dwellers in the Fleet The King's Bench Prison Life in the King's Bench English Prisons of War The Hulks American Prisoners in England French War Prisons Later Records American War Prisons

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028230685
• Artikelnr.: 65975593

Autorenporträt

Arthur Griffiths (1838-1908) was a notable British military officer, prison administrator, and author, widely recognized for his contributions to penology and his incisive commentary on the British prison system. A Major in the British Army, Griffiths' extensive exposure to military discipline informed his later work in prison administration. His literary corpus is marked by comprehensive examinations of penal institutions, with a particular focus on their management and the psychological impact of incarceration on prisoners. 'Non-Criminal Prisons' is but one prominent example of Griffiths' penetrating studies in the field, where he explores the concept and conditions of imprisonment for those not convicted of criminal activity, such as debtors and political prisoners. Griffiths' writing is characterized by a detailed, empirical approach, drawing from his firsthand experiences while serving as a prison inspector. His works not only reflect the penal theories of his time but also advocate for progressive reforms. Through his texts, Griffiths contributed to the wider discourse on criminal justice reform, emphasizing the need for humane treatment of prisoners and the importance of rehabilitation over retribution. His literary style seamlessly blends academic analysis with a narrative flair, making his contributions both scholarly and accessible to a broader audience interested in the social dimensions of incarceration.