The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 40, January

Pennsylvania Prison SocietyProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.0

Word count: 184K words
Chapters: 19

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 40, January)Author: Pennsylvania Prison Society,Language: English, Class: HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare, Release Date: Apr 2, 2018

Editor's review

This is New Series No. 40 of The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, published by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, a document in the social sciences category of social pathology and social and public welfare. Its value lies not in providing systematic theory but in showing how an institutional journal recorded and discussed issues such as prison management, the treatment of prisoners, and charitable relief: it contains both observations on institutional operation and the Society's own positions and advocacy. For readers studying the history of prisons, the history of social welfare, or the operation of charitable organizations, such journals are primary materials for understanding the discourse, focal concerns, and reform orientations of the time. It should be noted that the journal carries a clear institutional perspective and the limitations of its era, and its arguments may be mixed with moral judgments and popular notions of the time; readers should maintain a critical awareness of historical sources, distinguishing factual records, expressions of opinion, and advocacy. It is better suited as supplementary material for specialized research than as a book to read straight through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers in social history and prison history who need primary materials from institutional journals
Teachers and students in social welfare and charitable organization studies
Readers interested in nineteenth- and twentieth-century American discourse on prison reform
Researchers capable of reading English and accustomed to reading journal literature

Not a good fit for

Practitioners seeking contemporary guides to prison management practice
Readers who prefer systematic theoretical works and are unaccustomed to scattered journal articles
General readers who have difficulty reading English and have no need for historical source research

Reading tips

First browse the table of contents and section structure of the issue to determine which articles are records and which are advocacy, then allocate reading effort accordingly.
Distinguish factual statements from value judgments while reading, and mark passages with institutional positions in the margins for later analysis when citing.
Read in comparison with other works on prison history or social welfare history, placing the contents of this issue in the reform context of the time.
If using it for academic writing, prioritize excerpting specific institutional descriptions and the Society's positions, and note the nature and publication background of the journal.

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FAQ

Is this journal an academic publication or institutional promotional material?

It is closer to a thematic journal sponsored by an institution, combining record, commentary, and advocacy, and is not a strictly peer-reviewed academic publication. The articles often reflect the concerns and positions of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, so they have historical value but also require discernment of their bias. It should not be cited directly as neutral research findings.

What can general readers gain from this journal?

General readers can see how issues of prison discipline and charitable relief were actually discussed a century ago, including how institutions described problems and made proposals. It offers a sense of historical presence rather than actionable modern advice. If interest in historical issues is low, the reading experience may be rather dry; it is advisable to try one or two articles before deciding whether to go further.

What should be noted when citing this material?

First, state that it is an institutional journal and note the journal title, issue number, and publication information; second, distinguish the facts recorded in the text from the views expressed by the Society, avoiding treating advocacy statements as objective conclusions. If used for academic writing, it is best to corroborate with materials from other independent sources and to explain the journal's positional background in the discussion.

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About the author

Pennsylvania Prison Society Author

The Pennsylvania Prison Society is a corporate author whose work centres on prison discipline and philanthropy. Its publicly available personal details are limited: its nationality, dates of birth and death, and full English name are not clearly recorded. The library holds twelve of its works, mainly issues of The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy and its predecessor, The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, ranging from the April 1853 issue to New Series Nos. 46, 47 and 48. These publications focus on prison management, the reform of prisoners and charitable relief, and have the clear character of periodical compilations and practical records, offering sustained primary material for the study of modern prison reform and philanthropic thought.