punishment

Presents a graphic novel version and retelling of the handbook and treatise "Race to Incarcerate," which explores how the United States has the highest criminal incarceration population in the world. Discusses where the U.S. prison system and incarceration policies may have gone wrong and are needlessly putting more strain on our prisons than necessary.

The history of punishing criminals is a long and gruesome one. In 620 BC, a Greek named Draco wrote a legal code that punished almost every crime with death, except murder! For that, criminals were exiled. Odd facts about crime and punishment like this abound in history.

An account of the use of torture by the United States intelligence service, its legalization under Bush, and the damage caused to morality, law, and the future of the United States by Obama's granting impunity to the torturers.

Analyzes the United States' overflowing prisons and argues for alternative forms of punishment.

Based on key principles of A Course in Miracles - an irresistible invitation to accept the unconditional love of God!.

Looks at the history of crime and punishment in the United States, with entries covering Ableman versus Booth through Thomas E. Dewey.

The medieval world had a variety of ways of dealing with crime, sorcery, and other instances of breaking society’s rules. Few of them were pleasant in any way. Indeed, many of these responses were embarrassing or painful for those being punished, and quite a few involved outright torture or even death.

Profiles the history of crime, justice, and punishment in Mexico, describing specific crimes and how they have impacted society.

Explores the facts behind various crimes, schemes, and swindles throughout history.