After Prison--What?

After Prison--What?

Maud Ballington Booth

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9789354845017
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A piercing call to look beyond punishment and toward renewal. After Prison--What? speaks with uncommon clarity to readers drawn to social reform literature and to those curious about the moral work of a nation.Maud Ballington Booth offers a compact, powerful argument that redemption through reform is not only humane but practical. This volume, part prison reform classics and part policymaker guide, threads essays on penology and charity into a cohesive whole. It reads as nonfiction reform writing that remains accessible to the general reader while offering thoughtful guidance for educators and leaders alike. The book’s themes-rehabilitation, civic responsibility, and the promise of better systems-resonate with today’s discussions about justice and social improvement, yet it sits firmly in the United States setting of the progressive era.Historically significant and beautifully restored for today’s and future generations, this edition is more than a reprint. It is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a complete works collection that casts a clear light on American ideas about reform, punishment, and human dignity. Casual readers will find a compelling historical narrative; collectors will treasure the care invested in reviving a landmark work. Whether you are building an educator reading list or enriching a personal library, this volume invites reflection, debate, and a hopeful recalibration of justice.

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