"The Repression of Crime" is a foundational study in the fields of criminology and penology, authored by the influential historian and sociologist Harry Elmer Barnes. This work provides a deep exploration into the evolution of criminal justice, examining how societies have historically attempted to control and mitigate criminal behavior through various forms of punishment and incarceration. Barnes offers a rigorous analysis of the development of the prison system, the shift from retributive justice to rehabilitative ideals, and the underlying sociological factors that contribute to criminal activity. Focusing on the necessity of systemic reform, the book critiques traditional penal methods and advocates for a more scientific approach to understanding the criminal mind and the social environment. By tracing the history of legal and correctional practices, Barnes highlights the challenges faced by the justice system and the intellectual progress made toward more humane treatment of offenders. "The Repression of Crime" serves as an important historical document, reflecting the early 20th-century movements that sought to apply empirical social science to the problems of law and order. It remains a valuable resource for students of law, sociology, and the history of social reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.