Penology at source: Francis Lieber
Journal Title: The Polish Journal of Criminology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
This article presents the person of Francis Lieber, an American intellectual of German origin, who lived in the 19th century. During his life he was interested in many issues, inter alia criminal punishment and prison systems. Lieber is probably the creator of the term „Penology”. The article focuses on Francis Lieber’s biograph, the circumstances under which he became interested in the issue of criminal penalty, as well as, the first definition of „Penology”. The most important elements of Lieber’s theory of punishment and his recommendations on imprisonment are also analysed. The aim is to introduce Francis Lieber and to emphasize his contribution to the field of science of criminal penalty - Penology. This work describes the state of knowledge acquired during the analysis of source materials and literature of the subject.<br/><br/>
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Karolina Całkowska
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