Cultures of Shame
Exploring Crime and Morality in Britain 1600-1900
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, History, British
| Author: | D. Nash, A. Kilday | ISBN: | 9780230309098 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | October 20, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | D. Nash, A. Kilday |
| ISBN: | 9780230309098 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | October 20, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
