The Crime of Punishment

by Karl A. Menninger

Paper Book, 1968

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - HV 6080 M39 1968 - Shlvd w/ Pastoral Care

Publication

New York : Viking Press

ISBN

9780670247653

Description

"Our system of penology is remarkably ineffective, says the ... [author]; our method for controlling crime is antiquated and unjust. He examines the entire juridical system and its functions, commenting on modern scientific discoveries about human behavior and the fact that these are not recognized in our present legal code."

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CONTENTS:
Foreword
Why we are republishing this book
Preface
Injustice of justice
Who is to blame?
Crimes against criminals
Cold war between lawyers and psychiatrists
Right and wrong uses of psychiatry
Apparent indifference of the public to its safety
Innate violence
Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord
Have there been no improvements?
Love against hate.
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