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Seeking to Punish in 17th-Century England
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2014
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Podcast episode
Description
(Lesley) As the United States deals with a critical mass of imprisoned citizens, it might be worthwhile to consider how historical civilizations dealt with the punishment of non-violent offenders. How did England maintain order before the rise of the prison? This episode explores alternatives to long-term prison sentences by examining the origins of the US English legal system - with surprising results.
Released:
Sep 13, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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