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Explore the complex relationship between crime, punishment, and society in James Devon's ""The Criminal & the Community."" This seminal work, focusing on the British criminal justice system, delves into critical questions surrounding the purpose and effectiveness of punishment. Devon examines the social impact of crime and explores the role of community in both preventing criminal behavior and rehabilitating offenders. A vital resource for understanding historical perspectives on criminology and penology, the book offers insights into potential avenues for prison reform and alternative approaches to justice. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the accessibility of Devon's important contribution to the fields of law and social science, providing a valuable perspective on enduring debates surrounding crime and its consequences. Discover a historical exploration of these vital social issues, still relevant today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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