Houses of Correction - by Matthew Ritger (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book delves into the archives of London's Bridewell to show how humanist reformers provided the ideas, justifications, and administration for England's houses of correction, early workhouses, and so-called "Literary worke-houses," even as repeated scandals and outcry made it increasingly clear that these coercive institutions would forever be at odds with the ideals and norms of humanist culture"--Publisher's description.

About the Author

Matthew Ritger is Assistant Professor of English at Dartmouth College.