Penological and Preventive Principles, With Special Reference to Europe and America, and to Crime, Pauperism, and Their Prevention (Classic Reprint)

The familiar proverb Who shall decide, when doctors disagree? applies, with much force, to the complex questions involved in the treatment and prevention of Crime, and to the kindred difficulties in the diminution of Vice and Pauperism. The writer of the following pages has often had occasion to remember that proverb, when listening to the varying experiences and divergent opinions of practical men, whose prolonged official careers entitled the views of each of them to respectful consideration. And in many visits to Prisons, Reformatories, Workhouses, and other public Institutions, at home and abroad, he has observed a corresponding diversity in the modes of management. But notwithstanding such differences, both of opinion and of practice, there may be noticed a preponderance of experience in certain directions; and it is the special design of this book to render aid in the recognition of these converging lines and approximating conclusions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.