Demons of Urban Reform
| Author | : Laura Patricia Stokes |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2011-03-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230309043 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230309046 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Demons of Urban Reform by : Laura Patricia Stokes
Download or read book Demons of Urban Reform written by Laura Patricia Stokes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comparative analysis of early witch trials in Lucerne, Nuremberg and Basel, within the context of criminal justice and social control. The case of Lucerne presents a fascinating interplay between witch trials and a transformation in the city's criminal procedure on one hand, and between witchcraft fears and social control on the other.
