Gender, Crime and Judicial Discretion 1780-1830
| Author | : Deirdre Palk |
| Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780861932825 |
| ISBN-13 | : 086193282X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Gender, Crime and Judicial Discretion 1780-1830 by : Deirdre Palk
Download or read book Gender, Crime and Judicial Discretion 1780-1830 written by Deirdre Palk and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2006 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crimes in England in the 18th and 19th centuries were committed and judged differently, depending on whether the culprit was male or female. This study of the English judicial system in London provides a detailed view of its complex workings, with particular attention to the role and treatment of women.