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Istoria si reforma inchisorilor romanesti
History and Romanian Prison Reform
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Abstract An insightful look through the history of punishment and prisons offers a new perspective on the changes that have been undergone or would occur in the Romanian penitentiary system. In the last instance the Romanian punishment and prisons have not displayed the same functions from their origin till ... view more
An insightful look through the history of punishment and prisons offers a new perspective on the changes that have been undergone or would occur in the Romanian penitentiary system. In the last instance the Romanian punishment and prisons have not displayed the same functions from their origin till now. The study of documents, old chronics and writings of various historians unveil huge differences in thinking the punishment and the role of prison in different historic ages. There were times when the prisons were situated either in the center of society (in country’s Principe or boyars’ courts) or times when they were placed at society’s periphery. The execution was public or hidden. A trip in the history of the Romanian detention system opens a wide window toward the future of this social system.... view less
Keywords
correctional institution; execution of sentence; historical development; Romania
Classification
Social History, Historical Social Research
Free Keywords
prison; penal reform
Document language
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Publication Year
2006
Page/Pages
p. 485-512
Journal
Revista Română de Sociologie, 17 (2006) 5-6
ISSN
1224-9262
Status
Published Version; reviewed