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A History of Punishment

The forms of punishment a society chooses, and what exactly it deems a crime, tell a great deal about that society’s values. How is justice pursued and punishment meted out? This program looks at the history of punishment, beginning with early compensatory forms of justice, Hammurabi’s Code, and the Law of Moses. Socrates’ execution and Roman and medieval forms of justice are analyzed in a historical context, underscoring the fact that punishment was often intended as a deterrent rather than as a reformatory measure. Contemporary forms of punishment, including the death penalty, are discussed, along with the ways in which these sentences reflect what society values. (53 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10207
Copyright date: ©1998
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1395-1
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6385-7

Part of the Series : The Evolution of Society | Behold Humanity! A Sociological Perspective


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