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Cultures of Shame

Exploring Crime and Morality in Britain 1600-1900

D Nash author A Kilday author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan

Published:20th Oct '10

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The first systematic study of the concept of shame from 1600-1900, showing good and bad behaviour, morality and perceptions of crime in British society at large. Single episodes in the history of shame are contextualized by discussing the historiography and theory of shame and their implications for the history of crime and social relations.

'A stimulating (and rare) attempt to link the micro-history of crime to broader intellectual developments in penology and criminal law. This represents a major addition to the field of British social and cultural history, as well as criminal justice history.'

- Neil Davie, Université Lyon 2, France

'This is a lively and interesting book. It is thoroughly researched and combines the study of local, archival sources with the unpacking of intellectual debate about the role of punishment, shame, and morality in early modern and Victorian society.' - Heather Shore, Leeds Metropolitan University, English Historical Review

ISBN: 9780230525702

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 450g

244 pages