Oriental Prisons / Prisons and Crime in India, the Andaman Islands, Burmah, China, Japan, Egypt, Turkey

Name: Oriental Prisons / Prisons and Crime in India, the Andaman Islands, Burmah, China, Japan, Egypt, Turkey
Author: Arthur Griffiths

By Arthur Griffiths

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A comprehensive survey of prisons and criminal practices across South and East Asia and parts of the Middle East, tracing customary offenses, ritualized crimes, and penal routines. It combines descriptive accounts of gaols, prison industries, convict administration and colonial-era reforms with examinations of phenomena such as ritualized strangling, banditry, and the social role of superstition and religion in sanctioning violence. Case studies include penal settlements, juvenile treatment, harsh corporal and capital punishments, and the persistence of hereditary criminal classes. The author contrasts brutal traditional punishments with emerging reform measures and notes how local customs shape both crime and confinement.

About the Author

Arthur Griffiths

Arthur Griffiths was a British author and journalist known for his extensive writings on the subject of prisons and crime. His notable works include "Chronicles of Newgate," which provides a historical account of London's infamous prison, and "Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation," where he explores the reformative aspects of incarceration. Griffiths' writings often reflect his deep interest in the penal system, offering insights into various international prison systems, as seen in his series on French, German, and Italian prisons. His contributions to literature provide a unique perspective on crime and punishment during the Victorian era.