Slavery and The Penal System

by Sellin, J. Thorsten

First Edition

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New York: Elsevier. Good+/Fair. 1976. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0444990275 viii + 202 pages including Notes and Index. The author, renowned throughout the world as the distinguished criminologist, traces the direct and indirect influences of the social institution of chattel slavery on the evolution of penal systems and practices in Europe and the United States - a dismal story. Professor Sellin reveals the darkest and most brutal aspects of penal history and the social forces that resisted or nullified the efforts of reformers who sought to bring about the humanization of punishment. Ex-library book with usual library markings to front and rear prelims. Some small, red dots to top page edges, otherwise book and contents in very good condition. Dust-jacket has rubbing to corners and a small closed tear - repaired inside with clear, archival quality tape. A section of jacket is missing from bottom of spine (5.5cm x 3cm) and has been replaced by previous owner with white paper. Overall a Good+ working copy in a Fair dust-jacket; jacket is in a loose protective cover. Scarce. .

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