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This is a superbly intelligent study, without doubt the best yet written on a topic, penality, which the author has done so much to develop ... As a state of the art account it is unlikely to be bettered for many a year. (Rod Morgan, British Journal of Criminology )
an insightful critique of existing approaches to the theory of punishment (Harvard Law Review )
a landmark study (Andrew Rutherford, Legal Studies )
an insightful critique of existing approaches to the theory of punishment (Harvard Law Review )
a landmark study (Andrew Rutherford, Legal Studies )
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Garland aims at surveying the most decisive social theories about punishment, and 'the book is thus an argument for (italics) the social approach to punishment as well as an exposition of it.' (p. 1)
As a consequence, Garland goes through Durkheim's, Rusche's, Kircheimer's, Marx-inspired, and Foucault's theories among others with providing deep analyses of their argumentation, and no less deep criticism of their reasoning, to further the discussion.
Interesting read to know about the different theories and move on with further questions to investigate.
As a consequence, Garland goes through Durkheim's, Rusche's, Kircheimer's, Marx-inspired, and Foucault's theories among others with providing deep analyses of their argumentation, and no less deep criticism of their reasoning, to further the discussion.
Interesting read to know about the different theories and move on with further questions to investigate.
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He is smart
30 April 2012
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Garland is a smart guy. I have seen a conference of his at school. A true intellectual. I personally dislike the way he writes. He is a repetitive writer. I do not dislike his thoughts, intelligence, nor the information. I read over 20 books a semester plus peer reviewed articles. Do not like wasting my time on a book that could have been half the pages. From the books I have read of his, this is a reoccurring theme. Smart guy.
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punishment and modern society
13 Feb 2011
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The book is a excelent review of the douctrines aboult the punishment. It has a good informations about the history of the punishment too.
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Punishment and Modern Society: A Study in Social Theory (Studies in Crime and Justice)
19 Oct 2009
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The author's style takes a while to get used to, but it's still a good read.
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