NCJ Number
30947
Journal
Kriminologisches Journal Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Dated: (1975) Pages: 278-290
Date Published
1975
Length
13 pages
Annotation
ANALYSIS OF THE RAPID INCREASE IN THE USE OF IMPRISONMENT IN SWEDEN BETWEEN 1805 AND 1845 USING THE FACTORS OF INNOVATION, INCREASED SOCIAL CONTROL, LIBERTY DEPRIVATION AS A PENAL VALUE, AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION.
Abstract
THIS INCREASE IS SHOWN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CHANGES IN OTHER AREAS OF SWEDISH SOCIETY AT THAT TIME. ON THE BASIS OF THIS ANALYSIS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE USE OF IMPROSONMENT IS PREDICTED FOR THE FUTURE. --IN GERMAN