Criminal Statistics and Movement of the Bond Population of Norfolk Island (eBook)

Captain Maconochie (Autor)

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2022
56 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654732165-1 (EAN)

Infos

Captain Maconochie's 'Criminal Statistics and Movement of the Bond Population of Norfolk Island' is a comprehensive examination of the criminal statistics and social dynamics of Norfolk Island. Written in a concise and data-driven style, this book delves into the patterns of criminal behavior and the movement of the bond population in this unique penal colony. Maconochie's meticulous analysis of the statistics provides valuable insights into the factors influencing crime rates and social conditions on the island during the time period. This book serves as an important resource for scholars studying criminal justice, social history, and penal colonies in the 19th century. It offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Norfolk Island's penal system and the lives of its inhabitants. Captain Maconochie's expertise in penal administration and his hands-on experience in managing penal colonies like Norfolk Island lends credibility and depth to his analysis. His keen observations and knowledge of criminal justice systems make this book a valuable contribution to the field.

Autor

Captain Alexander Maconochie (1787-1860) was a naval officer, penal reformer, and criminologist whose pioneering ideas on prison reform have had a lasting impact on the criminal justice system. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he joined the Royal Navy at a young age and served with distinction. Maconochie's experiences in the Royal Navy and his capture during the Napoleonic Wars significantly shaped his views on discipline and humane treatment. After witnessing the conditions of penal settlements firsthand, Maconochie became an outspoken advocate for the abolition of transportation and the implementation of a more reformative penal system. His seminal work, 'Criminal Statistics and Movement of the Bond Population of Norfolk Island', offers an empirical analysis of the bond population of Norfolk Island, a notorious penal colony off the coast of Australia. In this work, Maconochie highlighted the brutal conditions and argued for a system that focused not on punishment but on the moral reform and rehabilitation of offenders, through a system of 'marks' or credits earned by prisoners for good behavior and productive work. His progressive views, although not fully implemented during his lifetime, influenced later penal reforms and resonated with the principles of what would later be known as the 'Irish system' of penal servitude. Maconochie's advocacy and writings contribute to his historical recognition as a key figure in the development of the modern penal system.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • British penal system • Captain Alexander Maconochie • Captain Maconochie • Classic • Classic Literature • colonial administration • colonial Australia fiction • colonial discourse • convict life tales • correctional system stories • Criminal Justice Reform • Demographic Analysis • Empirical Study • Historical • historical fiction • Norfolk Island history • Penal Colony History • penal colony narrative • Penal Logistics • penal philosophy • Penal Reform Advocacy • punishment and reform literature