Criminal Justice In The American City - A Summary (1922) - Roscoe Pound - Bog

""Criminal Justice in the American City - A Summary"" is a book written by Roscoe Pound in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system in America during the early 20th century. It explores the various aspects of the system, including law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.Pound examines the challenges faced by the criminal justice system in America, including issues such as overcrowding in prisons, the use of corporal punishment, and the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. He also discusses the role of the police in maintaining law and order, the importance of due process in the courts, and the need for fair and impartial trials.Throughout the book, Pound emphasizes the importance of a well-functioning criminal justice system in maintaining social order and protecting individual rights. He argues that the system must be based on sound principles of justice and fairness, and that it must be responsive to the needs of the community it serves.Overall, ""Criminal Justice in the American City - A Summary"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and development of the American criminal justice system. It provides a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the challenges faced by the system, and offers practical recommendations for improving its effectiveness and efficiency.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.