1. American Penology - Past and Present
"American Penology,"" by Thomas G. Blomberg and Karol Lucken, is am informative and remarkable book, in that it discusses contemporary issues in the correctional system, and also provides interesting facts of its history and possible future. One thing that I found of particular interest, was the description of the transition (or shift) of punishment through the history of the United States. In this reaction paper, I'll cover Chapters 2, 3 and 7 and will discuss criminal punishment in terms of its purpose and the methods that have been deemed appropriate during the course of American histo...
- Word Count: 1029
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate