Crime, Prosecution and Social Relations
The Summary Courts of the City of London in the Late Eighteenth Century
Published on 13. August 2009
Book
Hardback
XII, 228 pages
978-0-230-20397-6 (ISBN)
Description
Offers a fascinating view of the social history of Georgian London through the workings of the Summary courts. By analyzing the summary proceedings and the use of the law by ordinary citizens - to prosecute theft, violence and resolve disputes - this study represents an important addition to our understanding of the criminal justice system.
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Edition
2009
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XII, 228 p.
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-20397-6 (9780230203976)
DOI
10.1057/9780230246164
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
D. Gray
Crime, Prosecution and Social Relations
The Summary Courts of the City of London in the Late Eighteenth Century
E-Book
08/2009
1st Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€53.49
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Person
DREW GRAY is Senior Lecturer in the History of Crime at the University of Northampton, UK. His latest research project is studying the caseload of a Northamptonshire magistrate in the mid eighteenth century. His second book,
London Shadows, a Study of Victorian Crime and Popular Culture,
is due for publication in 2011.
Content
Introduction Locating the Summary Courts Policing& Personnel: Constables and the Watching System Property Offending in the City of London Settling their Differences: The Prosecution of Interpersonal Violence Regulating the Streets Quelling the Smithfield Yahoos: Bullock-hunting on the Streets of London The Regulation of Trade and Poverty The People's Courts? Bibliography