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245 1 0 _aBlackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-16
508 _aProduced by Brendan OConnor, Neville Allen, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.)
520 _a"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This magazine features a diverse collection of articles, essays, and literary pieces covering topics ranging from societal issues to notable figures in literature, showcasing the variety of thought and opinion prevalent during that era. The content hints at a blend of political discourse, literary criticism, and thematic explorations of morality and punishment, reflecting the complex nature of human behavior and governance. The opening portion of the magazine begins with an article titled "On Punishment," which delves into the challenges of legislating punishment that both deters crime and seeks to reform the offender. The author critiques contemporary views on punishment, suggesting that while punishment may prevent recidivism, it often fails to rehabilitate because it lacks a compassionate element. As the text progresses, the author emphasizes the importance of context in punishment, arguing that mere infliction of pain without subsequent reconciliation can lead to resentment and further criminal behavior. This introduction sets the stage for ongoing discussions within the magazine about societal values, the nature of justice, and the complexities of penal reform during a time of significant social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Periodicals
653 _aEngland -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27818
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