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Crime and Punishment in Canada describes and analyses the nature and development of crime and punishment from pioneer days to the present. This broad synthesis examines the various types of crimes, where and by whom committed, and the changing nature of crime. The book analyses the ideasbehind punishment, the variety of punishments, and the changes in the treatment of criminals. The book is divided into two parts. Part One examines the nature and variety of crime and criminals from the early settlement of New France and English Canada and continues to the present day. It alsosets crime in the larger context of developments in such areas as immigration, urbanization, and changing technology. Separate chapters are devoted to women, juvenile crime, organised crime such as the mafia and motorcycle gangs, and white collar crime. Each chapter will feature a comprehensiveaccount of criminal activity and an overview of its development. Colourful profiles of typical or particularly notorious criminals are also featured. Part Two examines the nature of punishment meted out to criminals. Starting with the European legacy, the book traces the main developments fromearly pioneer punishments, jails, the development and evolution of prisons, and a variety of rehabilitation programs.