A History of punishment / TVA Films (Firm).
The forms of punishment a society chooses, and what exactly it deems a crime, tell a great deal about that society's values. How is justice pursued and punishment meted out? This program looks at the history of punishment, beginning with early compensatory forms of justice, Hammurabi's Code, and the...
| Uniform Title: | Films on Demand.
Behold humanity! a sociological perspective. Evolution of society. |
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| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], ©1998.
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| Series: | Films on Demand.
Behold humanity! a sociological perspective. Evolution of society. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (53 min.) : sound, color, digital file. |
| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Summary: |
The forms of punishment a society chooses, and what exactly it deems a crime, tell a great deal about that society's values. How is justice pursued and punishment meted out? This program looks at the history of punishment, beginning with early compensatory forms of justice, Hammurabi's Code, and the Law of Moses. Socrates' execution and Roman and medieval forms of justice are analyzed in a historical context, underscoring the fact that punishment was often intended as a deterrent rather than as a reformatory measure. Contemporary forms of punishment, including the death penalty, are discussed, along with the ways in which these sentences reflect what society values. |
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| Note: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 24, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Electronic resource. |
| Interest Grade Level: |
11 & up. |
| System Details: | Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
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Title from distributor's description. |