The English Prisons: Their Past and Their Future

In the late 1950s, D.L. Howard's The English Prisons was published, providing a comprehensive survey of the history of prisons and their treatment. Drawing on his academic knowledge and practical experience, Howard offers insights into the conditions in early prisons, colonial penal settlements, and the development of the modern prison system. He also discusses the changes in criminal treatment and the challenges they created, making the book appealing to both the general reader and social science students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the late 1950s, crime and its treatment captivated the public's attention like never before. In his groundbreaking work, The English Prisons, originally published in 1960, D.L. Howard, a renowned academic criminologist, combined his profound knowledge of the field with his firsthand experience working with criminals of various ages. This book held immense value for all those concerned with crime in the United Kingdom at the time.

The author presents the first comprehensive survey of prison history in many years, delving into the conditions of early prisons, prison hulks, colonial penal settlements, and the influential figures who shaped the modern prison system, including John Howard, Elizabeth Fry, and Alexander Paterson. He then explores the evolving treatment of criminals, drawing from his unique perspective as a trained sociologist working within an English prison.

What sets Mr. Howard apart is his rare insight into the subject matter, coupled with his ability to write in a vivid and informal style that appeals to both the general reader and those studying social sciences in universities. His book's timelessness allows it to be read in its historical context, providing valuable insights into the past and its implications for the present.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032566917