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Invisible Voices: The Black Presence in Crime and Punishment in the UK, 1750-1900

Invisible Voices: The Black Presence in Crime and Punishment in the UK, 1750-1900

Author: Martin Glynn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367743963
Published In: July 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Invisible Voices explores the intersection of criminology and history as a way of contextualizing the historical black presence in crime and punishment in the UK. Through case studies, court transcripts, and biographical accounts it reimagines the understanding/s of the role of history in shaping contemporary perceptions. The book:

Moves beyond the confines of presenting ‘criminological history’ as monocultural
Demonstrates how ‘mainstream criminology’ is complicit in obscuring ‘hidden criminological histories
Critically assesses the implications regarding the positioning of ‘the black presence’ within the discipline of criminology
Revises current thinking around excluded, marginalized, and muted histories, when looking at ‘crime and punishment’ as a whole

The opening chapters lay the foundation for locating the historical black presence in crime and punishment, whilst offering practical guidance for anyone wanting to pursue the journey of unearthing hidden history. Chapters Five to Nine comprise compelling case studies designed to fuel new discussions regarding important excluded voices in crime and punishment history. The following chapters reveal powerful testimonies from those black voices involved in speaking out against slavery during the Georgian and Victorian periods, and highlight the pivotal role played by black activists during significant periods of British history. Chapter Twelve explores ‘The Black Rage Defense’, illuminating a moment in British legal history which tied both the UK and US into a struggle for validating mental health and offending, where race was a significant factor. The final chapter focuses on the need to engage criminologists in a critical dialogue regarding a reimagining of the way criminological history is (re)presented.

Invisible Voices is crucial reading for students not just of Criminology and History, but also Sociology, Cultural Studies, Black Studies and Law, as well as criminal justice practitioners. It also aims to provide scope for A-Level students contemplating going to university, community educational programmes, and prison education departments, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the black presence in UK history

Section One: Locating the black presence in crime and punishment

Prologue

Chapter One – Towards a black (historical) criminological imagination

Chapter Two – Researching the Black Presence in Crime and Punishment

Chapter Three – Gathering the Information

Chapter Four: Don’t gaslight me, Slavery Matters

Section Two: Trials and Transcripts

Chapter Five - The case of Arthur William Hodge

Chapter Six - The case of John Kimber

Chapter Seven - The case of Sir Thomas Picton

Chapter Eight - The case of William Woodcock

Chapter Nine - The Case of John Hogan