Crime, Policing and Punishment in England, 1750-1914

by David Taylor and Carol R. Taylor

Book Overview

One of the fastest-growing and most exciting areas of historical research in recent years has been the study of crime and the criminal. The intrinsic fascination of the subject is enhanced by the fact that between the mid eighteenth century and early twentieth century, the English criminal justice system was fundamentally transformed as a new disciplinary state emerged. Drawing on recent research, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 033364199X
• ISBN13: 9780333641996
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"