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'Terror to Evil-Doers'
Prisons and Punishments in Nineteenth-Century Ontario
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632 pages
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Focusing on 19th-century Upper Canada, this work delves into the origins of modern incarceration in Ontario, utilizing previously unexplored materials. Peter Oliver offers a detailed interpretative account of the penal system, highlighting specific institutions and their roles. This foundational study serves as a critical resource for future scholars in Canadian history, criminology, and sociology, complemented by 15 illustrations that enhance the narrative.
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1998, hardcover
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