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Evangelicalism, penal theory, and the politics of criminal law reform in England, 1808-30 / Richard R. Follett.
Van Pelt Library HV9960.G72 E544 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Follett, Richard R., 1963-
- Series:
- Studies in modern history (St. Martin's Press)
- Studies in modern history
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Criminal justice, Administration of--England--History--19th century.
- Criminal justice, Administration of.
- Criminal law--England--History--19th century.
- Criminal law.
- Evangelicalism.
- History.
- Social reformers.
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837.
- Great Britain.
- Politics and government.
- Social reformers--England--History--19th century.
- Evangelicalism--England--History--19th century.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 231 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire New York : Palgrave, 2001.
- Summary:
- Following the abolition of the British slave trade in 1807, a group of politicians began to agitate for reform of England's "bloody code" of criminal statutes. Exploring the politics and propaganda of criminal law reform from 1808 to the Whig succession to power in 1830, this study demonstrates how Evangelicalism provided an unexpected foundation for utilitarian as well as religious advocates for penal reforms in an era when conservative leaders resisted every attempt to change the laws.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0333803884
- OCLC:
- 44650866
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