Maconochie's gentlemen : the story of Norfolk Island and the roots of modern prison reform / Norval Morris.

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New York : Oxford Univ Pr, 2002.

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22262

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Studies in crime and public policy.

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Maconochie, Alexander -- 1787-1860.

Commonwealth law and history -- Australia.

Penal colonies -- History -- Australia.

Penology -- History.

Law reform.

Contents:

Part 1. Norfolk Island, 1840-1844

Part 2. Maconochie and Norfolk Island after 1844

Part 3. Why do prison conditions matter?

Part 4. Contemporary lessons from Maconochie's experiment: Fixed or indeterminate sentences and good time

Graduated release procedures and aftercare

The Worst of the worst

Punishment and the mentally ill

Deterrance, rehabilitation, and prison conditions.

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0195146077

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xi, 213 p.