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Prison And Plantation: Crime, Justice, And Authority In Massachusetts And South Carolina, 17671878 (Studies In Legal History)
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This Broad, Comparative Study Examines The Social, Economic, And Legal Contexts Of Crime And Authority In Two Vastly Different States Over A One Hundred Year Period. Massachusettsan Urban, Industrial, And Heterogeneous Northern Statechose The Penitentiary In Its Attempt To Minimize The Role Of Informal And Extralegal Authority While South Carolinaa Rural Southern Slave Statesystematically Reduced Its Formal Legal Institutions, Frequently Relying On Vigilantism.A Unc Press Enduring Edition Unc Press Enduring Editions Use The Latest In Digital Technology To Make Available Again Books From Our Distinguished Backlist That Were Previously Out Of Print. These Editions Are Published Unaltered From The Original, And Are Presented In Affordable Paperback Formats, Bringing Readers Both Historical And Cultural Value.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Prison and Plantation'? A: The book examines the social, economic, and legal contexts of crime and authority in Massachusetts and South Carolina between 1767 and 1878.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Stephen Hindus.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the differing approaches to crime and justice in urban versus rural settings, the role of informal authority, and the historical context of slavery.
- Q: What type of book is 'Prison and Plantation'? A: It is a hardcover edition and part of the 'Studies in Legal History' series.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 313 pages.
- Q: When was 'Prison and Plantation' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1980.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it offers a comparative analysis that can be valuable for students and researchers in legal history and sociology.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: Is this edition unaltered from the original? A: Yes, it is published unaltered from the original text.
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